Rajasthan Culture
A
lot has been said and talked about the culture and tradition of this state as
this is one of the most important tourist states of India. Situated in the Nor
then side if the country, this state has a very alluring history and is extremely
rich in heritage. There are so many monuments of historical importance in this
state. The people of this state are extremely humble and hospitable. They are
very hard working and steardy as they can endure the extreme climatic condition
of this place.
There are a lot of festivals and fairs that make this state a important one
when it comes to pulling tourists. The fairs of this state are world famous.
As this state is culturally rich, the people of this place are also rich in
the field of handicrafts and this is not limited to any one particular field.
One will find that this is the only state that boasts of craftsmen who specialize
in stone, clay, wood, ivory,lac,glass,leather,brass,silver,gold and textiles
and create records by creating the most wonderful and rare architectural specimen
in the world.
During the festivals, the people of this state celebrate in their own grand
style.The festivals of this state are a time for the people to get together
and rejoice and also exhibit the rich cultural tradition of this state. Men
and Women sing a lot of devotional songs as well as festive songs during the
festivals Men and women of Rajasthan sing devotional as well as festive songs.
Songs by the saint-poets like Kabir, Meera and Malookdas are part of the folk
repertoire. They are sung all night during the raatjagas (all night soirees
spent singing devotional songs) which are held as thanks giving to a particular
deity. The resonant singing of the Rajasthani folk is accompanied by music from
simple instruments like the Baara and Algoza, that usally give a beat or a drone
to offset the poetry.
The Fairs and festivals of this state add a lot of colour and life into the
lives of these hard-working desert people. Holi the festival of colours,brings
forth the joyous, lively rhythms of the change and dhamal songs Marriage ,childbirth
,the visit of the son-in-law, all call for song and music. Even children have
their own special songs called the saanjhi and the Ghulda.The most sought after
songs that are sung all seasons are the Panihari Eendoni, the famous Kurjan
Digipuri-ka-raja and the Rasiya songs of the Braj region.
The rough and tough life of these desert people has made them seek pleasure
and fun in the music and dance of this traditionally rich state. There are many
traditional communities who are professional performers and their skills are
handed down from generation to generation. The Bhat and Charans are bards, who
could inspire the Rajput warriors with accounts of heroic deeds by whipping
up patriotic flavor or even ridiculing the royal families with their satire.
The wandering balladeers, like the Bhopas who sing about the Marwar folk hero-Pabuji,
travel from village with their phad painting and rawan hahha entertaining people
with their ballad. There are many singing communities in Rajasthan known as
the Dholis.. Also known by other names like Mirasis, Dhadhis, L angas, Manganiyars,
Kalbelias, Jogis, Sargaras, Kamads, Nayaks or Thotis and the Bawaris.
Today the musicians and dancers of this state perform not only in India but
abroad too. The best flavor of this rich artistic talent can be savored during
various fairs & festivals of the state, especially during the Desert Festivals
(Jan-Feb), the Pushkar Fair (Oct-Nov), the Marwar Festival (Sept-Oct) and the
Camel Festival (Jan-Feb).
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