These good men of Rajasthan sing for their supper, and their lunch and breakfast too. Music runs in the veins of every family of the Bhopa community, and is a reflection of the sheer imagery of their clothes and lifestyle. Though their enhanced folk music is finding a dwindling audience, they continue to render soulful, and peppy, ballads. Enjoy the endless Rajasthan sands, the fascinating community thaali and the unique Bhopa joie de vivre!
Large numbers of farmers have opted for a way of cultivation that does away with chemical pesticides, and most importantly, uses less water in a water-starved state. The dramatic results are nowhere more visible than in Rajasthan's Shekhawati belt
Shekhawati, Rajasthan - When 55-year-old Banwarilal Jangir decided to turn to organic farming four years ago, he wasn't very sure of its benefits. He hoped it would improve the harvest in his 1.94-hectare farm in Nawalgarh, Rajasthan, where he cultivated wheat, fenugreek, chickpeas and isabgol. The yield wasn’t high in the first year, but he wasn’t disheartened. He struggled for a while, often selling the produce at market value, without making much profit.
Three years down the line, Jangir's efforts have finally paid off. Two companies have lined up to buy his crop this year and he’s hopeful of getting a good deal. “I am sure I will earn at least 20 per cent more,” says the elated farmer. |
