Among the numerous folk tales and songs sung in the culturally rich state of
Rajasthan, a popular one is the Nihalde Sultan Ballad. This ballad depicts the legendary love between a prince named Sultan and a princess named Nihalde. The sheer beauty of the princess was the reason for the prince’s love towards her. He was even ready to die if he could not fulfil his wish of marrying Nihalde fulfilled.
The Nihalde Sultan ballad forms an important event in the Gangaur and Teej festivals. These festivals, which celebrate marital relationship, set the perfect ambience for this ballad.
