Dagar Brothers in Udaipur
The luxury that you can read about in story books, where princesses and princes live in faraway castles, in exotic and beautiful lands, can happen for you on earth, when you visit Udaipur. It doesn’t matter what age you are, the spectacular views will take you back to the sense of wonder you had as a child, when you first heard about such things. Most people don’t get the opportunity to see the reality in their lifetimes, and even viewer get to stay inside the story book, and if this is one of your dreams, you won’t want to miss the chance to stay in a Udaipur palace hotel. These accommodations offer all the fantastic amenities that other hotels offer, but of course, there’s a difference.
There is a sense of splendor and elegance here that never wears thin, where the inside is as gorgeous as you’d imagined, matching the images from books and films, and for a little while, it becomes your home. It’s a great place to stay if you’ve come to Udaipur to see the city and visit all the local sights, and it’s also a spectacular place for those very special romantic getaways. Traditional arts and culture are very much alive here, and you’ll have amazing opportunities to trace some of the roots for yourself while you’re in Udaipur. There is plenty of popular music that you can hear, and you can also look into some of the best recordings of traditional Dhrupad singing.
It’s impossible to talk about this form without mentioning the famous Dagar brothers. They have some of the most famous recordings of this traditional music, and are generally regarded as the most illustrious lineage playing this form today. They were some of the only players to keep it alive after Indian independence, when the tradition of playing for the royal courts started to give way to more popular musical forms. They are said to be the 19th generation of Dhrupad players, and contain a living history of the music in their own beings.