An ode to Baiji

An ode to Baiji is a traditional Rajasthani folk song with a modern day vibe. Using multi layered vocal harmonies along with vocal Kathak (Indian Dance) bols to provide the 7/8 rhythm part. This piece is about the magnificence of the Royal Dynasties of India.

Vocals & Dance by Shivani Bhandari
Music and Video by Niraj Chag
Recorded at Buzz-erk Studios, London


Lyrics:
Rajasthani:
Jhalla re mein tou raj ra dera nirkhan aayee re Mhari jodi raja lal mirga naini raja laal Mein tou raj ra dera nirkhan aayee re jhalla

Jhalla re sheheran mailon sheher bhalo jodhano re Mhari jodi raja lal mirga naini raja laal sheheran mailon sheher bhalo jodhano re jhalla

Jhalla re raaja mailon raaj bhalo rathodo re Mhari jodi raja lal mirga naini raja laal Raaja mailon raaj bhalo rathodo re jhalla

Jhalla re raaniya maaili rani bhali bhatiyaani re Mhari jodi raja lal mirga naini raja laal raaniya maaili rani bhali bhatiyaani re Jhalla

English:
I come to the land of the kings to see their abode,
the almighty rulers of the Rathod dynasty.
May God bless the king, the husband of the doe eyed queen.

Of all the cities, the magnificent of all is Jodhano (Jodhpur)
May God bless the king, the husband of the doe eyed queen.

Of all the ruling dynasty the most glorious is of the Rathods.
May God bless the king, the husband of the doe eyed queen.

Of all the Queens of kingdoms near and far, the most beautiful is Bhatiyani (of the Rathod clan).
May God bless the king, the husband of the doe eyed queen.