Folk Stories of Deity Pabuji
“Long time ago, in the arid desert region of Rajasthan, men of all communities were compelled to migrate, for thousands of years, in search of livelihood or fortune. To follow the tradition of early marriage and betrothal, these men would marry women at an early age. Marriages in this region of Rajasthan were based on clan exogamy. These marriages took place between families that were almost 1000kms apart, where young teenage girls would live away from family in strange lands. The girl's family would give grains and other produce as dowry to the girl and her husband's family. One such girl brought Saffron from her homeland to Rajasthan and introduced the rang Kesariya that represents the golden sand dunes of this desert region. Kesariya rang was used by many (Hindus, Buddhists) in India showcasing qualities of sacrifice by Sannyasis. The Rajputs adopted the saffron turban and the saffron robes in order to represent their honour and sacrifice.”
Case Study Download:
• Folk Stories of Deity Pabuji......
• Timeless Tales of Pabuji......
