Rajasthan Folk Songs and Music PDF Notes for RPSC & RSMSSB Exams
राजस्थान के लोकगीत एवं संगीत
📥 Download PDF NowIntroduction to Rajasthan's Folk Songs and Music Culture
Rajasthan has an incredibly rich musical heritage that forms the heart of its vibrant culture. Famous thinkers like Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi have praised Rajasthan's folk songs, calling them the language of the people and the true guardians of our culture. Broadly, the folk songs of Rajasthan can be categorized into three main divisions: common public folk songs (Jan Samanya), professional folk songs (Vyavasayik), and regional folk songs (Kshetriya).
Popular Folk Songs of Rajasthan and Their Significance
- Kesariya Balam: The official state song of Rajasthan, sung in the traditional 'Mand' style, where a wife welcomes her husband back from distant lands.
- Kurjan: A song of longing where a wife sends a message to her distant husband through a Kurjan bird (Siberian Crane).
- Suvatiya: Sung by Bhil women to send a message to their husbands through a parrot.
- Hichki: A popular folk song from the Mewat region, sung when remembering a loved one.
- Kamand: Folk songs sung during weddings to protect the groom from magic spells and evil eyes.
- Gorband: A traditional song sung by women while making an ornament for a camel's neck.
Major Music Gharanas of Rajasthan
The classical music scene in Rajasthan evolved beautifully through different music gharanas (schools of music) sponsored by royal courts. Below is a breakdown of the major gharanas, their founders, and famous associated artists:
| Gharana Name | Founder | Famous Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Jaipur Gharana (Khayal) | Bhupat Khan (Manrang) | Mohammad Ali Khan Kothi Wale |
| Patiala Gharana | Ali Baksh & Fateh Ali | Ghulam Ali Khan |
| Mewati Gharana | Ghagge Nazir Khan | Pandit Jasraj |
| Kirana Gharana | Bande Ali Khan | Bhimsen Joshi, Roshan Ara Begum |
| Senia Gharana (Sitar) | Surat Sen | Amrut Sen |
Key Historical Music Texts (Sangeet Granth)
- Shringar Haar - Written by Hamir Chauhan of Ranthambore.
- Sangeet Raj - Written by Rana Kumbha (divided into 5 distinct chapters).
- Ragamala & Ragamanjari - Written by Pundarik Vitthal.
- Swar Sagar - Written by Chand Khan, who was the music teacher of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
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