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GS Answer Writing – Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dance ।Important works of Rajasthani Literature and Dialects of Rajasthan । अनुवाद
- Algoza is a state folk ‘Sushir’(Wind) musical instrument.
- It has two flutes with four holes.
- Two Algozas are played simultaneously by placing them in the mouth.’Sa’ vowel from one and a different vowel from the other coming out. It plays with nakasansi.
- Famous player: Ramnath choudhary(by Nose)
There are many musical casts in Rajasthan, some of them are
| Musical Caste | Specification |
| Langa | Resides in western RajasthanStyle: MandMusical instrument: SarangiIn spite of being Muslim, celebrates Hindu festivals. |
| Manganiyar | In Jaisalmer,Bikaner,Barmer regionsMusical instrument: khartal, kamacha.Sing ‘Jangra’ songs. |
| Jogi | Followers of Nath sactMusical instrument: Sarangi, Iktara.Sing byavla of Bhrathari,shivji |
| Bhopa | Bhopa is a storyteller who narrates it in front of audiences.Musical instrument: Ravanhatta(pabuji’s bhopa), Tandura(ramdevji’s bhopa) |
| Kalbelia | Professional tribe Musical instruments: pungi, khanjari |
| Dhadhi | Resides in western rajasthanMusical instrument: sarangi, rabab |
Rajasthan is famous all over India for its colorful culture, which is reflected in the fairs and festivals here thus there is a popular saying “Saat Var Nau Tyohaar”.
Main Features:
- Festivals promote social harmony, and religious pluralism. i.e., Babe ri beej,Gogamedi
- These festivals are indicative of happiness and enthusiasm in the lives of people.
- Festivals are filled with scientific temperament i.e.Fast associated with festivals keeps the body healthy.
- Festivals are the symbol of victory of Good over evil i.e., Dushera, Diwali,
- Serves as a platform for animal trading i.e., Tejaji cattle fair, chandrabhaga cattle fair
- These festivals promote a Moral and value-based society.
- Festivals like Teej, khejarli sahidi fair depict human’s unbreakable bond with nature.
- Some festivals like Pabuji fair, mehandipur balaji fair serve as treatment for diseases.
- Festivals like Karva Chauth,Teej are a symbol of the unbreakable relationship and love between husband and wife.
- These are perfect examples of sacrifices for the greater good i.e., Muharrum
- They promote tourism and generate employment.
- These occasions serve as an exceptional platform to showcase the state’s traditional artifacts and handicrafts.
- Fairs and festivals are the center for entertainment,sports i.e., Camel festival, Maru mahotsav(Miss moomal competition), kite festival etc.
festivals serve as both custodians of cultural heritage and catalysts for economic development, playing a dual role in preserving tradition and driving prosperity for the state.
Paper 4 (Comprehension part) – अनुवाद
Day 28 | 90 Days RAS Mains 2025 Answer Writing
