Folk Literature & Oral Traditions
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1. Folk Songs (Lok Geet)
тАв Separation/Love: Kurja (Migratory bird message), Mumhal (Beauty of Princess of Lodarva), Suvatiya (Bhil woman's memory). тАв Ceremonial: Gorbandh (Camel neck ornament), Panihari (Faithful water-fetcher), Indoni. тАв Seasonal: Hariyala Banna, Phag (Holi), Kajali (Monsoon).
2. Phad (Painted Scrolled Narratives)
тАв Pabuji ri Phad: Most popular; played with Ravanhatta instrument by Nayak Bhopas. тАв Devnarayan ji ri Phad: Longest and oldest; played with Jantar instrument. A postage stamp was released on it. тАв Ramdala-Krishnadala Phad: Narration without any musical instrument.
3. Folk Drama (Lok Natya)
тАв Khyal: Kuchamani (Lachiram), Shekhawati (Nanuram), Jaipuri (Liberal/Female roles). тАв Rammat: Popular in Bikaner/Jaisalmer (played during Holi). тАв Gavari: Daily performance by Bhils (Buriya/Shiva as main character). тАв Tamasha: Famous in Jaipur; started by Bansidhar Bhatt.
4. Folk Ballads (Lok Gatha)
тАв Bagdawat: Epic of 24 Gurjar brothers. тАв Dhola-Maru: Famous romantic epic.
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