ALWAR — Renowned Bhapang player Gafruddin Mewati Jogi of Alwar has devoted his life to preserving one of Rajasthan’s most ancient folk traditions, an achievement recently crowned with the Padma Shri.

Jaipur/Alwar: Renowned Bhapang artist, Gafruddin Mewati Jogi, celebrated for his soulful renditions of ‘Pandun Ka Kada'—a 16th-century Mewati-style Mahabharat—will be among three persons from ...

Alwar (Rajasthan) [India], January 25 (ANI): The Centre on Sunday announce that Folk artist Gafruddin Mewati will be honoured with the Padma Shri award in 2026 for his distinguished contributions to ...

(MENAFN- IANS) Alwar, Jan 26 (IANS) The announcement of the prestigious Padma Shri award for renowned Bhapang player Gafruddin Mewati Jogi from Alwar has brought a wave of joy to his family and local ...

Alwar (Rajasthan), January 25, 2026 (ANI): On being conferred with the Padma Shri 2026 in the field of art, folk artist Gafruddin Mewati Jogi says, "I am very happy that the struggle of my life has ...

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Chhath Puja wouldn’t be complete without the soulful Chhath Geet, which adds a significant melody and devotion to the occasion. These folk songs are sung to honour Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi ...

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