People, Positions and Obituaries · 14 June 2026

Gavri Devi Passes Away at 98 as Renowned Mand Folk Singer

Exam-focused facts from the 14 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Renowned Mand folk singer Gavri Devi passed away at the age of 98 at her residence in Pali, Rajasthan.
  • She was a prominent exponent of Mand singing, which is one of the oldest music traditions originating from Rajasthan.
  • One of the most popular songs performed by the singer during her career is titled More Bole Re.
  • Mand singing is a traditional folk art form that blends storytelling with melodious notes, with Kesariya Baalam being the most recalled song in this style.
  • Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma stated that her contribution to the preservation and promotion of folk art gave the cultural traditions of Rajasthan a new identity.

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