Question

Which type of Sarangi is Played by the Jogis of Alwar Bharatpur?
1. Gujaratan Sarangi
2. Jogia Sarangi
3. Sindhi Sarangi
4. Sarangi of Jari

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Jogia Sarangi

The correct answer is Jogia Sarangi.

• Jogia Sarangi is played by the Jogis of Alwar and Bharatpur.
  • The Sarangi is a bowed instrument.
  • It is carved out of a single piece of mango wood with an elongated resonator, a fingerboard and a square peg box.
  • This is usually played by wandering saints who sing religious and spiritual themes accompanied by their notes.
  • Bells on the bow of the Jogiya Sarangi provide rhythmic accompaniment.

• The Gujarat sarangi is called the Sarangi of Jari.
• Sindhi Sarangi is majorly used by the ‘Langa’ Community of west Rajasthan as an accompaniment to their songs.