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Mohanlal's Morchang: Preserving Rajasthan's Folk Music Heritage
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Jaisalmer's Mohanlal Preserves 200-Year-Old Morchang Heritage
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24-02-2026, 13:54
Jaisalmer's Mohanlal Preserves 200-Year-Old Morchang Heritage
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60-year-old Mohanlal from Jaisalmer crafts traditional instruments like the Morchang, keeping a 200-year-old heritage alive.
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The Morchang, a small mouth-played instrument made of wood and metal, produces 7-8 sweet, soul-stirring notes.
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Learned from his father and grandfather, Mohanlal's art is crucial for Rajasthani folk music and attracts foreign tourists.
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Shaped like a peacock's beak, the Morchang was developed by folk artists in Jaisalmer-Barmer in the 19th century.
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Played by creating vibrations with breath and manipulating tongue/lips, its sound adds unique color to folk songs and celebrations.
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