Goat Mashak Band

A sacred and unique musical performance that stems from the ancient traditions of the Hindu Jogi community, using traditional and rare bagpipe, Mashak.

Goat Mashak Band

Ideal for: Institutional Events | Conference Cultural Evening | Tourist Groups

Soulful Rustic

The Goat Mashak Band features devotional tunes originally sung in reverence of saints and folk deities like Bhairav and Hanuman. Performed by a group of four artists, the music is led by the Mashak—a bagpipe-like instrument made from goat skin—accompanied by the Chimta and Jogia Sarangi.

The Goat Mashak Band stands out for its commitment to absolute authenticity. The musicians handcraft their instruments using traditional methods that produce a powerful, sacred, and celebratory sound, transporting listeners to the musical rhythms of rural India.

Traditionally performed throughout the night during rural festivals and rituals, this musical form is now rarely seen in mainstream cultural events—making it a unique and authentic experience.

What makes the Goat Mashak Band truly unique is its rarity. This is not a performance one often encounters at regular cultural festivals. With only a handful of groups practicing this form today, primarily within rural Hindu communities, it remains a hidden gem of Rajasthan's musical heritage.

Book the Goat Mashak Band through Dancing Peacock to experience a unique cultural event that unites traditional bhajans with energetic joy — a musical performance that will touch the hearts of your guests.

The Goat Mashak Band is a traditional and endangered folk music ensemble from Rajasthan, deeply rooted in the Hindu Jogi community. Known for their vibrant and high-energy devotional music, the artists perform using handmade instruments that reflect their rich musical heritage.

The band features traditional instruments such as the goat mashak (a rare bagpipe made of goat skin), chimta (clanging percussive tongs), and jogia sarangi (a folk string instrument). These instruments are handcrafted by the musicians themselves, ensuring authenticity in both sound and tradition.

This band is ideal for cultural festivals, heritage weddings, folk nights, spiritual gatherings, and immersive tourism events. Their performances bring together the sacred and the celebratory, making them perfect for occasions that seek to blend authenticity with festive spirit.

Typically, the band consists of four artists—two vocalists and two instrumentalists—usually from rural Hindu communities who have inherited this tradition.

Very few groups continue to perform this traditional form. It is rarely seen at mainstream cultural festivals, making it a rare and authentic musical experience.