Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Teja Ji.

• Tejaji got injured in Sursura village to save the cows of Lachha Gurjari and died due to a snake bite.
  • The snake is worshiped as the protector deity.
  • Tejaji is called the deity of 'Kala Bala'.

Key Points

• Teja Ji:
  • He was born in 1074 AD in Kharnal, Nagaur.
  • His father's name was Tahad.
  • His mother's name was Raj Kunwari.
  • His wife's name was Pamel de.
  • He is also known as snake's god/ Kala-Bala's god/ dholya veer.
  • His horse's name was leelan (singari).
  • Tejaji’s major Thaan is located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in the Ajmer district.
  • His song is tejater.
  • His favourite devotee is known as ghodla.
  • Parbatsar, Nagaur cattle fair is organized from Bhadra Shukla Dashmi to Poornima.

Additional Information

• Ramdev Ji-
  • He was contemporary to Mallinath Ji.
  • He killed demon Bhairav in his childhood.
  • He is also known as Communal harmony's folk god/ Peer's peer/ Runecha ra Dhani/ Ramsapeer.
  • His temple is situated in Runecha, Jaisalmer
• Pabu Ji-
  • He is known as camels god/ plague protector god/ incarnate of Laxman Ji.
  • He is the adorable god of the Raika/ Raibari caste.
  • His temple is situated in kolumand, Jodhpur.
• Goga Ji-
  • He is also known as Jaharpeer.
  • Sheershmedi is related to him, where his Head Fall after his death.
    • It is situated in Dadreva, Churu.
  • Gogamedi is also known as Dhurmedi.
    • It is situated in Nohar, Hanumangarh.

The correct answer is Amer Fort.

• Shila Devi is the famous idol of Durga.
• Her temple is located in Amer Fort in Jaipur.
• It was built in 1580 AD by Maharaja Sawai Mansingh I.

Additional Information

• Towards the end of the sixteenth century, Maharaja Mansingh brought the statue of the goddess Shila Mata from the eastern part of Bengal.
• In the kingdom of Pratapaditya, Maharaja Mansingh was defeated by king Kedar.
• Humiliated and depressed, the Maharaja worshipped goddess Kali to please her and receive her blessings so as to change his defeat into victory.
• Kali appeared in a dream to bless him.
• The goddess also obtained a promise from the Maharaja that he would establish her shrine in his capital.
• The idol of the goddess was recovered from the sea in the form of a Shila (Slab) and it was brought to Amer when cleaned and washed, the present idol appeared. This is why the goddess is named Shila Mata.
• In the bright half of the month of Ashwin and Chaitra, the first nine days are held sacred for religious practices and ritualistic performances.

Key Points

• Bhapang is mainly played by Jogi's of the Alwar region.
  • Bhapang is a rare single-stringed percussion instrument affectionately known as a 'talking drum'.
  • It is known as a Chongar in Maharashtra, Apang in Gujarat, and Tumba in Punjab.

Additional Information

• Mand singing style
  • In ancient times, the Jaisalmer region was called Mand and the folk singing style developed here is called Mand singing style.
  • Main Song - Kesariya Balam
  • Main cast - 
    • Allah Jilai Bai - Bikaner 
    • Gawri Bai - Bikaner
    • Gawri Bai - Pali
    • Mangi Bai - Udaipur
    • Jamila Bano - Jodhpur
    • Banno Begum - Jaipur
• Manganiyar Folk Singing Style
  • The singing style developed by the Manganiyar caste in the Jaisalmer Barmer region is called Manganiyar. 
  • Main cast - 
    • Sakar Khan
    • Saddiq Khan 
  • Main instrument - Kamaicha , Khadtal

The correct answer is Bhil.

Key Points

• This dance is famous and performed mostly by all communities but is most famous in the Mewar and Marwar region of Rajasthan.
• Gair dance is performed by both men and women.
• It is performed on occasions like Holi and Janmashtami.
• Gair originated from Bhil dance.

The correct answer is Karthik.

• Chandrabhaga Festival:
  • Organized in the Kartik month (October/November) according to the Hindu calendar, the Chandrabhaga Fair is a prominent fair of Rajasthan.
  • This fair is held in the heritage town of Jhalrapatan, situated 6 km away from Jhalawar, in Rajasthan.
  • The Chandrabhaga Fair adds to the spiritual charm of this 'City of Bells' and makes this place an ideal site for a heavenly experience.

Key Points

• The Chandrabhaga Fair is renowned for its huge cattle fair which is organized on the last day of the Kartik month.
• The cattle fair is similar to the world-famous Pushkar Mela and it allows traders from all over the country to sell their livestock.
• The fair also offers visitors the chance to interact with the locals and familiarize themselves with the rituals and customs of this region.
• The other major attractions of this fair are its mesmerizing folk music performances and colourful traditional Rajasthani arts and crafts.