This file contains the photographs of the Bankia, a trumpet like wind instrument, and photographs of the Bankia being played by the musicians in a village. Bankia is usually played during weddings, processions and on festive occasions. Extent and format of original material: 1 album of 4 photog...
The photographs grouped within this file is the documentation of the musical instrument Jaltal and a performance by Misri Khan Manganiar playing the Jaltal. Literal meaning of Jaltal is 'water rhythm'. Extent and format of original material: 1 album of 8 photographs.
The photographs grouped within this file is the documentation of a performance of the Pabuji Katha, epic of Pabuji. Pabuji Ke Mate, a pair of clay pots, is a common accompaniment used by the priest-musicians during the performance. Goatskin is used to cover the mouths of the Matas. The two Matas...
The photographs grouped within this file are the documentation of a Khayal performance in a village. Khayal is a musical theatre tradition of Rajasthan. Most Khayals are based on mythological stories, medieval legends, historical sagas and folktales. Extent and format of original material: 1 al...
This file contains the photographs of a performance by a musician of the Surnaiya Langa community. Extent and format of original material: 1 album of 2 photographs.
This file contains photographs of musicians of the Manganiar community. The photos depict musicans sharing a laugh in the campus of Rupayan Sansthan, Borunda, Jodhpur. Extent and format of original material: 1 album of 3 photographs.
This file contains the photographs of performances by Manganiar musicians in an open air setting. Extent and format of original material: 1 album of 5 photographs.
This file contains photographs of the Chikara, a bowed lute and of a musician playing the Chikara. Extent and format of original material: 1 album of 6 photographs.
The photographs grouped within this file contains photographs of a Par Vachano performance by a Bhopa priest at Rupayan Sansthan in Borunda, Jodhpur. The Bhopa is performing in front of a painted scroll or a Par while playing the Jantar which signifies that he is a Bhopa of Devnarayan and perfor...