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Swapna mahal ki katha

 
 
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ARCE No:
AFCP-VMIS_K_155
Item Name:
Swapna mahal ki katha
Date:
2021-05-24
Recordist :
Aslam Khan Langa
Performer :
Arfan Khan
Village :
Barnawa Jageer
District:
Barmer
Description:
A Katha about a king who dreams about the mystical and beautiful nether regions, how his dream finally comes true. A Katha is a ballad which is recited and narrated.

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