{"id":2985,"date":"2012-10-20T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2012-10-20T04:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=2985"},"modified":"2021-05-21T09:10:52","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T03:40:52","slug":"vibrant-music-rajasthan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/vibrant-music-rajasthan.html","title":{"rendered":"The Vibrant Music of Rajasthan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rajasthan is best described as a rich tapestry painted with colourful arts of different kinds, including music. It is home to important centers of Indian music, prominently Udaipur, Jaipur and Jodhpur. The relevance of music in Rajasthan\u2019s society is highlighted by the presence of musician castes including Langas, Sapera, Bhopa, Jogi <\/em>and Manganiar.<\/em><\/p>\n

The themes of Rajasthani music reflect its culture. Panihari songs for example are the traditional music of the women. The lyrics are about household chores, focussing on water and wells, both of which are integral to Rajasthan’s desert culture. There are also epic ballads narrating tales of heroes like Devnarayan Bhagwan, Shyam Khatuji Maharaj, Gogaji, Ramdeoji, Pabuji and Tejaji, reflecting the Rajput chivalry Rajasthani\u2019s are so proud of. Another common theme is the change of seasons, which is central to different types of folk music across the country. Celebration of the arrival of the Monsoons or the harvest season is common. At times, the lyrics can also be about mundane affairs of daily life. For example, there can be a song about not sowing \u2018Jeera\u2019 (cumin) as it is difficult to tend or another one can be about how \u2018Pudina\u2019 (mint) is liked by all the members of the family.<\/p>\n

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