This collection consists of handwritten documents, typed documents, black and white photographs, printed documents as well as some publications. These are all part of the research and documentation carried out by Komal Kothari, founder of the Rupayan Sansthan. Custodial history: The documents b...
Song Texts. Srimati Gavari Devi ke geet' - Songs of Shrimati Gavari Devi
Scope & Content:
The documents within this series contain song texts which are generally elicited from performers. In some cases, the name of the musician who has provided the text is also mentioned. These are on note pads, diaries and separate sheets. Some of these are transcribed by Komal Kothari, or staff mem...
This set of handwritten pages contains text of 6 devotional songs attributed to the saint poet Meera. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Extent and format of original material: 1 set of 2 pages. Physical characteristics: Handwritten with blue ink. Page...
This set of handwritten pages contains text of 5 devotional songs attributed to the saint poet Meera. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Extent and format of original material: 1 set of 1 page. Physical characteristics: Handwritten with blue ink on bot...
This set of pages carries the title "There was once a deer" and contains the text of a tale of a deer who waits for the rains in her natural habitat. The story is attributed to Nemaram Dhadhi. The set contains a copy of the same text in a handwritten and a typewritten format. Custodial history:...
The documents within this series contain song texts and texts of ballads, oral epics and other oral traditions which have been transcribed from recordings. Administrative context: The documents consisting this series are gathered on the basis of their association with audio recordings. This ser...
This notebook contains a transcript of a recording of a speech. Komal Kothari delivered this speech on the oral literature of Mewat (Northern Rajasthan) at a cultural program in Alwar (Part 1) . The last portion of the notebook contains a transcript of Kalu Khan Mirasi's songs. Custodial histor...