Taking a step towards the revival of Dhadi Jathas (Bard Groups), a group of Sikhs in Haryana have formed the Haryana Dhaddi Sabha in the memory of 17th Century dhadis (bards) Bhai Abdullah and Bhai Nath Mal, who were employed by Guru Hargobind to recite heroic ballads at Akal Takht Sahib in Amritsar.
Dhaddis were distinct group performers who emerged in the times of Sikh gurus and they sang ballads of warriors playing instruments like dhadd and sarangi, which are folk instruments related to Punjab. They play an important role in preserving and telling the history related to Sikhism.
Lakhwinder Singh Paras said, “As
per my knowledge, this is for the first time ever that dhadi jathas of Haryana
have been united under an organisation. The motive is to revive and spread
dhadi art in Haryana, Punjab, India, and rest of the world.
The organisation
will help and support Dhadis in times of need and any family problems. The body
will provide them loans from available funds without any interest which they
can return in installments. The body will also help budding Dhadis with content
and in all aspects.
There is a plan to open a training centre for
teaching dhadi art to the young generation too and we will write to Community organisations and societies for establishing
the institution.
” So far,20 Dhadi Jathas of Haryana have associated themselves with the organisation,
including 10 from Ambala, four from Panchkula, three from Karnal, and two from
Kurukshetra.
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