In this part of Rajasthan, ‘virugiri’ becomes a tool of protest

AMARPAL SINGH VERMA   Hanumangarh, Rajasthan: On a scorching summer afternoon, the villagers of Ramgarh watch in awe and disbelief as Viru, precariously perched atop a towering water tank, confesses his love for Basanti. He is protesting as Basanti’s mausi (aunt) is against their union. As his protests get louder, we see mausi melt or … Continue reading In this part of Rajasthan, ‘virugiri’ becomes a tool of protest