This is a notebook containing storylines of regional epic ballads of Rajasthan in Hindi. There are four epic tales in the notebook: Moomal Mahendra, Umar marvi, Heer Ranjha and Sasvi Punho. These abriged translation of the epics were written by Kisani. The last few pages of the notebook also con...
This is a notebook containing Hindi translation of a story by DH Lawrence. The name of the translater is not mentioned. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Extent and format of original material: 1 notebook of 44 pages. Physical characteristics: An old ...
The hardbound notebook contains handwritten text pertaining to the plot lines of various episodes of story of Nihalade Sultan. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Extent and format of original material: 1 set of 26 pages. Physical characteristics: A har...
The documents within this series mainly contain notes, reports and general reflection made through the ethnographic fieldwork conducted by Rupayan Sansthan
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The documents within this series mainly contain notes, reports and general reflection made through the ethnographic fieldwork conducted by Rupayan Sansthan. These are in the forms of notebooks, notepads, diaries and loose papers. Extent and format of original material: Series level: 37 files.
This set of handwritten papers and their typewritten copies contains the list of water bodies for public use in Jodhpur. They are divided according to their usage and architectural style namely ponds, step-wells and wells. The information is received from Bansilal ji. Custodial history: Collect...
This single photocopied page contains a list of letters from the Devanagari script along with the various ways of writing the same letter in various dialects prevalent in different states. The list contains variations found from the states of Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Kota-Udaipur. Custodial...
This typewritten page lists the revised regulations and suggestions for the existing wedding rituals of Pushtikar caste. This notice mentions that the heads of this caste from various regions and villages have gathered at Jesalmer to revise these rituals and all the members everywhere are to fol...
This note is written by Komal Kothari. It mentions about diverse names of folklores and epics like Heer-Ranjha, Pandun Ke Kade, Rupan De, Bagrawat and few others. The other page contains other relevant information. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Ext...
This set of handwritten pages contains field notes taken during a visit to the 'Maru Mela' held at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The notes describe the happenings at the fair in detail along with the dates and time of these events. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sanst...
This is a set of four pages with two handwritten and two printed, with the same content. They contain information regarding a traditional weaving practice of the Meghwal community of Rajasthan. It also details the ongoing extinction of this practice. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kotha...