Mirasi
Sign in to saveThe Mirasi (; ; ) are a community found in North India and Pakistan. They are folklore tellers and traditional singers and dancers of a number of communities. The word "mirasi" is derived from the Arabic word (ميراث) mīrās, which means inheritance or sometimes heritage. In the strict grammatical sense of the term, they are considered to be propagators of the cultural and social heritage.
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It sits within the topics Dom in India, Dom in Pakistan and Hindu communities of Pakistan.
Its subject is documented across 7 Wikipedia language editions.
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Encyclopedic overview
8 sectionsContents
- History and origin
- In North India
- In Delhi
- In Punjab
- Major sub-groups
- Pakistani Punjab
- See also
- References
The Mirasi (; ; ) are a community found in North India and Pakistan. They are folklore tellers and traditional singers and dancers of a number of communities. The word "mirasi" is derived from the Arabic word (ميراث) mīrās, which means inheritance or sometimes heritage. In the strict grammatical sense of the term, they are considered to be propagators of the cultural and social heritage.
== History and origin ==
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