Sarguja's Ghasiya Baja Fades: Traditional Horned Music Replaced by Modern DJs

• The traditional horned Ghasiya Baja, once essential for Sarguja weddings, is nearing extinction.
• Modern DJs, Dhumal, and loud music systems have rapidly replaced its melodious, natural tunes.
• Folk artist Mukesh highlights Ghasiya Baja's role in connecting people and strengthening social bonds.
• Made from horns, wood, and leather, it offered peace unlike the disturbing noise of modern music.
• Its prevalence has dropped to merely 10%; urgent preservation is needed to save Sarguja's folk culture.