Mangniyars- An Experience in Anticipation.
I start with my first on my wishlist. Our visit to Udaipur this September.
Trying to experience a 'Mangniyar' performance. They get their name from
'Maangne walle'. Patronised in the yesteryear's by the royalty. They are Muslims, who hail from Barmer and it’s vast arid adjoining area, but now are
very popular throughout Rajasthan, singing ballads of bravery and epics in
their inimitable style. Mangniyars communicate through gestures, body language
and the earthy lilt of their full throated voice. Interestingly, their Hindu-
Muslim combination names have a parable too- Swaroop Khan, being one such, was
seen in a popular musical program on television not so long back.
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