Bhats

This file contains photographs of the two Bhats with a genealogical record book and a Kavad, at the residence of Komal Kothari in Paota, Jodhpur. Bhats are genealogists who maintain family records for multiple castes and communities over generations. Kavad are religious prayer objects that consist of multiple joint panels which close up into a compact object. The panels are ususally painted with pictorial narratives of the genealogy of gods and local heroes. Extent and format of original material: 1 album of 10 photographs.