Bhopas
Bhopas are a community of folk musicians and storytellers found in Rajasthan, India. They are primarily known for their devotional songs and performances dedicated to folk deities, most famously Pabuji, a 14th-century Rathore warrior and folk hero. Bhopas are hereditary performers, with the tradition passed down through generations. Their performances often involve a unique musical instrument called the Ravanahatha, a type of bowed fiddle, and a scroll or cloth painting known as a phad.
The phad serves as a visual narrative of the epic tales of Pabuji and other deities. During