In
Rajasthan, folk music is indulged in by one and all. The traditional
music of Rajasthan is also religiously significant. The music is
melodious and has a rustic touch to it. Most religious songs are based
on famous saints and spiritual leaders like Kabirdas, Surdas and
Meerabai. Rajasthani music is all about very traditional themes and
ballads and most songs revolve around the heroic tales of the wars
fought by legendary heroes. Read on further to know about Rajasthan
music.Rajasthan is famous for its puppet shows and the show is incomplete without songs. The folk songs are the most popular in Rajasthan. The themes vary from situation to situation. Since Rajasthan is a desert state, water is a scarce. Most women, while going to fetch water sing songs that revolve around the significance of water. These specific songs that relate to the importance of water are known as "Panihari". Some songs are based on the theme of two lovers meeting unexpectedly. Some folk songs are sung to depict the insensitive mother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.
The music of Rajasthan is rich and diverse like the state itself. The music has not lost its identity and still maintains its traditional style intact. The songs that have been sung since ancient times are still sung today with the same passion and melody. The music is also influenced from nearby states like Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana and Mewar. You may often find that the accent or dialect of a particular state like Gujarat or Punjab is used in the musical styles of Rajasthan.
The voices of the singers, both male and female, are very powerful and sound absolutely refined. The lively and joyous rhythmic music is a delight to hear. Each and every festival has its own set of songs and there is not a single occasion where songs are not sung, be it childbirth or even the rare rains. These songs make the dull and harsh life of Rajasthan bearable and worth living. They infuse color and brightness into the ruthless living conditions of Rajasthan.
