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 typewritten pages carries the title "Srimati Gavari Devi ke geet" and contains texts of 16 traditional songs from Rajasthan sung by Gavari Devi, who belongs to the court singer tradition. They include songs of the Mand genre as well as love songs and those related to various deities....
This set of pages- handwritten and a typewritten copy -contains text of a Kalali song. Kalali genre is related to the pleasures of alcohol. As noted at the bottom of the page the text has been elicited from Hayat Khan Langa. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sans...
This set of pages contains the text of a song Raiko. This traditional song is part of a local epic of Panna Singh and Ratan Raika from Rajasthan. The set contains a handwritten and a typewritten copy of the same text. As noted at the bottom of the page the text is incomplete and has been elicite...
This set of pages contains text of the traditional song 'Pagadiyan ra pech' from Rajasthan. This song is addressed to a son-in-law and depicts playfulness in this kinship. As noted at the bottom of the page, the text is incomplete, inaccurately transcribed and has been elicited from Hayat Khan L...
This set of pages carries a text of a popular traditional song -Hanjla Maru. The set carries a typewritten and a handwritten copy of the same text. As noted at the bottom of the page, the text is elicited from Hayat Khan Langa. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan S...
This set of pages contains the text of a song Kalali. Kalali genre is related to the pleasures of alcohol. The set contains a handwritten and a typewritten copy of the same text. As noted at the bottom of the page, the text has been elicited from Hayat Khan Langa. Custodial history: Collection ...
This set of pages contains text of a Ghoomar song. Ghoomar is a genre of both songs and dance popular across Rajasthan among many communities. The set contains handwritten and a typewritten copy of the same text. As noted at the bottom of the page, the text is incomplete and has been elicited fr...