The Malan Bai temple or the Malan Mata Mandir of Janra has remarkable sculptures and designs. Located around 55 kms from Jaisalmer, this temple is 500 years old.
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Title: Malan Devi Temple at Janra
Date Created: 2020
Location: Jaisalmer
Rights: Banglanatak.com
About the craft: Manganiyars are hereditary communities of traditional folk musicians living mostly in the Barmer and Jaisalmer districts of western Rajasthan. Their music has survived decades owing to the Jajmani system which is fundamental to their art form and also a source of livelihood. The repertoire of Manganiyar music covers qawwali, sufi songs, bhajans and songs on life cycle, rituals, festivals. The community's identity instrument is the Kamaicha.
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