Pabuji Bhopa and Bhopi performing in front of the Par

The Bhopa and Bhopi performing the Pabuji oral epic in front of the Par, an intricately painted, long scroll, made of cloth. The Bhopa is playing the Ravanhatha, a bowed fretless lute as an accompaniment. A child is standing near to Bhopi. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Extent and format of original material: 1 photograph. Physical characteristics: Black and white photograph. Glossy print. Owner(s) of original material: Rupayan Sansthan (Jodhpur District, Rajasthan State).