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Amer Fort of Jaipur attracts tourists from all over the world. Its massive architecture along with elephant rides make Jaipur tourism attractive. A glimpse of Indian culture can also be seen here. Nayak Ji can be seen at the gate of Amer, who plays the folk instrument Ravana Hatta. Let's listen to popular folk music and the bhajan of India.

Street Musician Nayak JI

In Indian and Sri Lankan tradition, the Ravanahatha is believed to have originated among the Hela people of Lanka during the time of the legendary king Ravana, after whom the instrument is supposedly named. According to legend, Ravana used the ravanahatha in his devotions to the Hindu God Shiva. In the Hindu Ramayana epic, after the war between Rama and Ravana, Hanuman returned to North India with a Ravanahatha. The Ravanahatha is particularly popular among street musicians in Rajasthan, North India.

Throughout the history of Medieval India, the kings were patrons of music; this helped in the increased popularity of the Ravanhatha among royal families. In Rajasthan and Gujarat, it was the first musical instrument to be learned by princes. The Sangit tradition of Rajasthan further helped in popularizing Ravanhatta among women.