- to the
mirasi-courtesan culture. The
music of
Punjab was
attempted to be "purified" by
groups such as the Arya
Samaj and Deva Samaj.
Mirasis, dhadis...
- most
prominent group are the
Mirasis,
which an
umbrella occupational label used to
designate all
hereditary musicians.
Mirasis serve as
genealogists and...
-
emphasizing the
significance of love and
faith in
spiritual devotion.
Sekhu Mirasi, a
humble cowherd in a
serene village,
encountered a sage
whose divine aura...
- name is also used by the
Chuhra (Balmiki and Bhangi) caste,
including the
Mirasis.
According to bhāt (bardic) records, the Gill Jat clan
claims origin to...
- Ghughrian: sung when the doli
arrives at the groom's
house Shahana: sung by
mirasis in
praise of the
bridegroom Til Methre: sung
while welcoming the bride...
- the
community of
Mirasis. The
prostitutes would usually, and
still do,
dance to the
music of
harmonium and
tabla pla**** by the
mirasis.
Where La**** and...
- people, i.e.
Mirasis, used to sing as the
profession was not
considered to be
noble or
respectable for
higher classes/castes.
While Mirasis were Muslims...
-
Khandowa Khatri Kumhar Labana Lohar Mahtam Malik Maliar Mazhabi Mughal Mirasi Mochi Hindu Mochi Musalman Mohyal Nalband Nat
Noongar Naayi Penja Perna...
-
converted to the
newly established religion. Bhai
Mardana was born to a
Mirasi Muslim family, a couple,
Badra and Lakkho, of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now...
- used as a clan name by the Arora, the Jat, the
Bhangi (Chuhra) and the
Mirasi castes. Hans Hanks, Patrick, ed. (2003).
Dictionary of
American Family Names...
