Patwari Exam · Rajasthan GK

Rajasthani Language and Literature

This note introduces the Rajasthani language and its literature — its dialects, Dingal and Pingal, major poets and writers.

Key Facts

Rajasthani language: A sister language of Hindi; has no official status (not included in the Constitution's 8th Schedule).
Major dialects: Marwari (west), Mewari (south), Dhundhari (Jaipur), Mewati (Alwar) and Hadothi (Kota).
Dingal: The language of medieval Rajasthani literature and of Charan poets; dominated by heroic (veer rasa) poetry.
Pingal: A blend with Braj language; the language of Bhat poets.
Major poets: Prithviraj Rathore ("Veli Krisan Rukmani ri"), Chand Bardai ("Prithviraj Raso") and Meerabai (devotional poetry).
Vijaydan Detha (Bijji): Called "the Premchand of Rajasthan"; from Borunda village; known for the story collection "Batan ri Phulwari."
Manishi Ratnakar: Established the Rajasthani Sahitya Akademi (Udaipur), which gives literary awards.
Folk literature: Famous love tales include Dhola-Maru, Ujli-Jethwa and Moomal.
Storytelling tradition: Par Vachan (narration accompanied by Phad paintings) is performed by the Bhopa community.
Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi awards: Major awards include the Meera Award and the Sudhindra Award.

What status has the Rajasthani language been given in the Constitution?+

The Rajasthani language has not been included in the Constitution's 8th Schedule, meaning it has no official status.

Why is Vijaydan Detha called "the Premchand of Rajasthan"?+

Vijaydan Detha (Bijji) of Borunda village is called "the Premchand of Rajasthan" because of his story collection "Batan ri Phulwari."

Whose language is Dingal?+

Dingal is the language of medieval Rajasthani literature and of Charan poets, dominated by heroic (veer rasa) poetry.