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Rajasthan Travel Guide
History
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Rajasthan State Profile
Fairs and festivals of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Tourism
Rajasthan Desert
Folk Dance and Music
Rajasthan Food
Rajasthan Culture
Rajasthan Wildlife
Paintings of Rajasthan
Jewels of Rajasthan
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Rajasthan City Guide
Ajmer
Pushkar
Bikaner
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Kota
Mount Abu
Ranthambore
Udaipur
Nathdwara
Adventure Tourism
Bird Watching
Camel Safari
Horse Safari
Other Safari
Para Sailing and Ballooning
Treeking
Water Sports
Hotels in Rajasthan
Ajmer
Pushkar
Bikaner
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Kota
Mount Abu
Ranthambore
Udaipur
Nathdwara
There is a great tradition of popular poetry, which is written under the rival banners
of Turru and Kalangi. This is a sung in groups in Jikri, Kanhaiyya or Geet (of the
Meenas), Hele-ke-Khyal and Bam Rasiya of Eastern Rajasthan. Group singing of classical bandishes, called the Dangal or taalbandi is also unique to this region.
Bhopas are singing priests of various deities or warrior saints.The Bhopas of Mataji
wear costumes and play the Mashak.
Folk Musicians
Dance is often part of the musical tradition
and the Theories or Nayaks who are Pabu
Bhopas, have a female accompanist;
together they recite the phad ( a painted
ballad). The phad itself is an elaborately
painted work of art and deeply venerated.
The Chipas or Joshis are famous phad
painters.
Shivji- ka- byawala and songs about Gopi Chand and Bhartrihari. Most of these
musical communities live a rural base and function as wandering minstrels
traveling from village to village.There are many other artists in different art forms
who use music as an accompaniment. The Dholies, also known as Mirasis,
Dhadhies, Manganiyarv and Langas are known for their distinct musical styles.
Recital of Pabuji's Phad
State and royal patronage elevated some of these musicians into Kalawants in the
royal courts. Their music had acquired a sophistication that was absent from the
rustic tones of the others.The famous Maand of RAjasthan, which is a unique style
of singing and a core melody, is their creation. True to its desert environment, the
Maand speaks of love, separation, chivalry and revelry. Ballads are an integral
part of the professional repertoire and Dhola Maru, Moomal-Mahendra, Doongji-
Jawarji, Galaleng, Jala-Boobna, Nagji-Nagwatnti are the most popular ones. The
Mahabharat and the Ramayan are popular themes for ballads and the Mirasis and
Jogis of Mewat have a delightful folk version of the former, while Hadoti has the
Ramayan of Dhai kadi.
Karna Bhil playing the Nad
Folk opera is another field which has been made immensely popular by the
professionals, often in association with amateurs. The Chairawi and Kuchamani
Khyals, Maach of Chittaurgarh area, Tamayha of Jaipur and Rammat of Bikaner
are famous. The Nautanki and Rasleela are also seen in western Uttar Pradesh,
but sadly, the Alibakshi Khyal,the original Bhawai plays (which still have a strong
presence in Gujrat) and the musical traditions of the Rasadharies and Rawals are
now extinct.
The State Government has provided patronage and opportunities for self
employment for folk artists by organizing festivals and cultural programs. It has
also aroused and directed the interest of the local people towards our rich
cultural heritage.