Brothers Sheikh Jalil Sahab and Sheikh Akbar Sahab are the fifth generation of the family to play Naadswar in mari dolls and other temples in Kaup.
Brothers Sheikh Jalil Sahab and Sheikh Akbar Sahab are the fifth generation of the family to play Naadswar in mari dolls and other temples in Kaup.
A middle-aged man dressed in a white shirt and dhoti and shawl began to sing along with other artists, while stone The (priest) began the puja at Murane Mari Gudi (Third Mari Temple) at Kaup in Udupi district on 5 April. This year the temple rituals in general acquired special significance as the musician is a Muslim – Sheikh Jalil Sahab.
Kaup has been in the news with some temples for first banning Muslim street vendors from setting up shops during temple fairs after Muslim traders supported the bandh against the hijab decision. In the midst of this controversy, Mr. Jalil and his younger brother Sheikh Akbar Sahib continue to perform music in the temples of the coastal city.
“We provide sangeet service in temples, starting from Lakshmi Janardhan temple till three mari gudis (temples) as and when required. We are the fifth generation who provide music services in temples,” said Mr. Jalil. Hindu On April 5, “Despite fasting during the holy month of Ramzan, the Almighty is giving us the power to play Nadaswar,” he said.
He reminds his great-grandfather Sheikh Matha Saheb of giving one acre of land Umbali (return gesture to service) The age-old Lakshmi Janardhan Temple of Kaup, known as the ‘Lord of Kaup Seema’. The family continues to cultivate the land. “It was given for” wheel (Service) was provided at the temple,” he said.
His father Baban Saheb, grandfather Imam Sahib and great-grandfather Mugdum Sahib served at various temples, Mr. Jalil said.
He plays the Nadaswara for about four months in a year during the festivals at Lakshmi Janardhan Temple. Her presence is necessary during the ‘darshan’ of Goddess Mari at Murane Mari Gudi (Third Mari Temple), which is every Tuesday afternoon in front of Kaup Police Station, a practice established by Janardhan Temple trustees. Mr. Akbar plays the role of Nagaswar in Hosa (new) Mari Gudi in Kasba.
The brothers also serve at several other temples in the city, including those of Venkataraman, Koppalangadi Vasudeva, and several nearby daivasthans.
Mr. Jalil and Mr. Akbar Kaup live in a joint family in a modest house at Padu near the beach, which is surrounded by Naga Banas (the abode of the serpent god) and Divine Location: (the abode of souls). The family lives in harmony with its surroundings, Mr. Jalil said. While they have no male children, they are expected to continue the family tradition by Mr. Akbar’s sons. He said that God of both the religions has helped us to lead a contented life.
Mr Jalil declined to comment on the recent clashes between people of different religions in the coastal districts. Whatever is happening is unfortunate as both the communities have lived in perfect harmony for centuries. He said that only mutual respect will bring harmony.