Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Ramdev Ji.

• Chaubis Vaniya was written by Ramdev Ji.

Key Points

• Ramdev Ji:
  • Born - Undukasmer, Barmer on bhadrapad shukla dwitiya (baberi beej) in 1352 AD.
  • Father-  Thakur Ajmal
  • Mother- Mainade
  • Wife-   Naitalde
  • Master- Balinath 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 life's miracle event is known as 'Parcha'.
  • His religious place flag is known as 'Neja'.
  • His riding vehicle was a blue horse.
  • His symbol- Paglya.
  • His Than was established under the Kadam tree.
  • His temple is known as Devra.
  • He was the only folk god who was a poet.
  • Chaubis Vaniya was written by him.
  • Dali bai was his god sister.
  • Sugna bai was his real sister
  • Ramdev Ji's phad is read by Byawale bhakts in Bikaner and Jaisalmer
  • He took mausoleum in Ramsarovar ki Pal.

Additional Information

• Teja Ji:
  •  He is also known as snake's god/ Kala-Bala's god/ dholya veer.
  • His horse'ss name was leelan (singari).
  • His major Thaan is located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in the Ajmer district.
  • His song is tejater.
•  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.
  • His horse's name was kesar kalmi
• Goga Ji-
  • He is also known as Jaharpeer.
  • His horse's name was Goga Bapa.
  • 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.

Vijay Singh - Deogarh is NOT correctly matched.

Key Points

• Deogarh painting: Mewar was the first class residence of the princely state which was given to Chunda.
  • This painting started during the time of Samant Dwarkadas Chundawat.
  • At this time Mewar was Maharana Jai ​​Singh (son of Raj Singh).
  • Main Paintings- Murals of Moti Mahal, Murals of Ajara's Ovari.
  • More use of green-yellow colors.
  • Shridhar Andhare gave encouragement to Deogarh's painting.
  • Main painter:- Kavala, Chaukha, Baijnath
  • In this painting, there is a coordination of Mewar, Marwar, Dhundar painting.​

Additional Information

• Anoop Singh - Bikaner:
  • ​Anup Singh was born in S. 1665, A.D. Maharaja Anup Singh was the son of Maharaja Karan Singh. He was known for his bravery and literary tastes.
• Raj Singh I - Nathdwara:
  • ​Raj Singh I, was the Maharana of Mewar Kingdom.
  • Raj Singh protested against the Jizya tax levied by Aurangzeb.
  • Raj Singh I belongs to the Sisodias of the Mewar dynasty.
• Sawant Singh - Kishangarh:
  • Sawant Singh was a follower of the Vallabh sect who changed his name to Nagridas.
  • His time was the golden age of Kishangarh painting.
  • At this time more pictures related to Lord Shri Krishna were created.
  • Main painter - Mordhwaj Nihalchand
  • Mordhwaj Nihalchand had made more pictures of Radha Krishna.
  • Sawant Singh's girlfriend Rasika Bihari was portrayed as Radha.
  • Made a personal portrait of Rasik Bihari named Bani-Thani.
  • Eric Dixon has called Bani-Thani the Monalisa of India.

The correct answer is Molela.

• Molela is a small, nondescript village in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, situated on the banks of the river Banas.
  • It is famous for terracotta.
  • The distinction here lies in the terracotta plaques made here, only here all over India.

Key Points

• The small sun-soaked village of Molela is home to a vibrant community of terracotta clay artists.
• The art has evolved throughout the years but still remains popular for its intricate work.
• The villagers of Molela still use Terracotta pots and utensils for cooking food.

Additional Information

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. 

The correct answer is Alwar.

• Alibakshi Khayal is associated with Alwar, Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Alibakhsh was born to the Jagirdar family of Mundavar in 1854 but had an affinity for Hindu and Sufi music.
  • He used to describe himself as Tekavat Rajput.

Additional Information

• Alibakhsh wrote the events of Sri Krishna Leela in a mixed dialect of Ahirwati and Mewati and presented them with music.
  • This is what his Ali Bakshi khayal singing is called.
  • He was also considered an exclusive devotee of Krishna.
  • Among the major compositions of Alibakhsh, Padmavat, Nihalde, Chandrawal and Shivdan Singh's travelogue were famous.
  • The state government is making Alibakhs Panorama in Mundavar in his memory.