Born in Pipasar village, Nagaur. He was a Panwar Rajput. Father – Lohat Ji, Mother – Hansa Bai. He is a follower of Nirgun Bhakti. He gave 29 sermons in 1482 at Samarathal Dhuara, hence followers called Bishnoi (29). His Read more
Folk Dramas Khyal In this drama, the artists perform the mythological and historical stories in the poetic form. Stage Manager is known as Halkara. Types of Khyal drama: Jaipuri Khyal The character of women played only by the women in Read more
Folk Songs Kesariya Balam It is the state song of Rajasthan. The song is sung in Mand singing style. Moriyao Suwatiyo Kurjan Kaga Papaiyo Pipali Lawani Hindo Kaman Sithne Gorband Chirmi Jira Jaccha Badhava Pawna Mumal Ghumar Humsidho Panihari Jalo Read more
Saints and Sects Some facts about the Bhakti movement and forms: Bhakti Era/Period: The time period of the Bhakti era is believed to be from Samvat(1443-1643AD). George Grierson called this a Swarnkal. Shyamsundar Das called this as a Swarnayuga. Acharya Read more
Lok Devis Jeen Mata Main temple: Rewasa village(Sikar) Aurangzeb presented a Parasol in her temple. The folk song of Jeen Mata is the longest of all. Jamvay Mata or Annapurna Mata She is the family goddess of Kachvahas of Jaipur. Read more
