Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Ears.

Key Points

• 'Toti' ornament is worn on ears.
  • It is a small gold ring worn in the centre of one ear.
  • This ornament is worn by women of the Jat and Meghwal caste.
  • Toti-Durgala ornament consists of a flat curved piece of silver or gold, shaped like a parrot.
  • It has a central projection with a red or green stone embedded in it.
  • All its edges have small size of triangular protrusions.

The correct answer is Eloji.

Key Points

• Eloji:
  • In Marwar, he is also known as the unique folk deity of Chhedchhad.
  • There is a belief about them in Marwar that they are able to give a bride to the unmarried, happy life to the newly married couple and children to the infertile women. Whereas he himself remained a bachelor throughout his life.
  • He was the brother-in-law of King Hiranya Kashyapa.
  • He is worshipped on the occasion of Holi in Marwar.
  • He was Holika's lover.
  • His statue is life-size naked.

Additional Information

• Rup Nath Ji-
  • He was the son of the famous folk god Budho Ji.
  • He took revenge on his father and uncle's death by killing Jindrav Khinchi.
  • His Head seats are Kolu Mand (Jodhpur) and Simbhudhada (Bikaner).
  • He is known as Balak Nath in Himachal Pradesh.
• Panraj Ji-
  • He was born in a Kshatriya family in Jaisalmer
  • He sacrificed his life for the Ilife-saving of cows.
• Alam Ji-
  • His original name was Jaitmal Rathore.
  • His temple is situated in the Malani area of Barmer.
  • The place where he worshiped is known as Alam Ji's Dhora

The correct answer is Legs ornaments.

• Legs Ornament
  • Traditional Rajasthani leg ornaments worn by women are made up of silver or gold metal such as Anguda, Bichuae, Jhanzar, Payal, Paijeb, etc.
  • These Leg Ornaments are very popular in Rajasthan.

Key Points

• ​Anguda
  • ​The anguda is worn on the thumb of the toes.

• Bichua
  • ​The bichua is worn on the toes.

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• Jhanzar
  • ​The bells in Jhanzar make the sound of walking.

• Payal
  • ​It is similar to paijeb.
  • It is in a solid ring shape.
  • It makes a melodious sound.
• Paijeb
  • Paijeb is a chain of silver in which small bells are tied.

Additional Information

• Head Ornaments
  • Traditional Rajasthani head ornaments worn by women are rakhdi, tika, sheeshphool, thekda, tiki, and jhela made of silver or gold on the forehead and tucked or fastened in the hair.
  • These Forehead Ornaments are very popular in Rajasthan.
  • Rakdri
    • It is a rounded and heavy ornament.
  • Tika
    • ​Tika wore on the forehead is in the shape of the medal and tied with summang which hangs down the forehead.
  • Sheeshphool
    • ​It is the ornament worn on the hair with Borla.
    • The artistic work is done on this ornament.
• Neck Ornaments
  • Hansali, Dora, Chokada, Mala, Kanthi, Terata, Madliya, Chain, Moti-ki-mala, Takhti, Savia, Champakali, etc.
• Waist Ornaments
  • Kardhani: There are small bells attached to it and it is a major ornament worn on the waist. It covers all sides.

The correct answer is 4 only.

• Surani, Algoja, and Nagfani are the Aerophone instrument.
• Kamaycha comes under the string category.

Key Points

• Stringed
  • Kamaycha:
    • It is played by the Manganiyar caste.
    • The large circular belly of the Kamaycha is covered with parchment, a peg system, and a fingerboard.
    • The Kamaycha is also incorporated with 27 sympathetic strings that are made of steel and played with a curved bow made of horse tail hair.
• Aerophone
  • Nagfani:
    • It is used by monk, saints and in the temple.
    • This is a brass tube in a serpent-like shape with a hole in its end.
  • Algoja:
    • It is used by Meena and Alwar, Kota, Ajmer's Gurjar and Dhakad.
    • It has two flutes of with four holes in it.
    • It is played simultaneously in the mouth.
  • Surnai:
    • It is played by Dholi, Langa and Manganiyar caste on marriage and auspicious occasions.
    • It is made from Date trees’ wood.
    • It is the second form of Sahnai.
    • Pepe khan manganiyar is famous for it.

Shri Baldev cattle fair - Karauli is NOT correctly matched.

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