Crossing a river, Losing a self | Trailer | HD | 2.25 min
A guru followed by 8 disciples is making a pilgrimage to Kashi. In order to reach the sacred city, they must cross a treacherous river. The film is based on an Indian folktale. Releasing July 2015 – ‘Let’s wait till this river’s asleep’ Directed by Rajat Nayyar. http://losingaself.tumblr.com
Sh. Hardwar Yadav | Biraha Folk Poetry | U.P
A video documentation of 25 live poem recitals by Sh. Hardwar Yadav, an 80 year old Biraha poet from Sahajaur Village in the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh. Biraha folk songs are associated with the Ahir castes. The Ahiri castes include the Yaduvanshi, the Nandvanshi and the Gwalvanshi, who trace their ancestry back to the […]
Jakari | Life songs of Haryanvi Women (Ethnographic film)
The documentary “Jakari: Life Songs of Haryanvi Women” is about Jakari a significant genre of folk songs in Haryana. Jakari folk songs are sung by Haryanvi women in a routine manner. These songs are quite different from other genres like ritual songs, seasonal songs, etc. As these are songs about mundane life, they are the […]
Antim Samskar; 10th day after death vedic rituals – Dasgaatra | दशगात्र |
Episode 1 – Dasgaatra The Pandey family prepapres themselves for the puritification rites. The priest chants the mantras for the Pind Daan ceremony. And most part of today’s rituals include head shaving of the family’s men and interviews. To be continued…. documented, edited and subtitles by rajat nayyar ANTIM SAMSKAR – after death vedic rituals […]
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