Bajekan
Geographical location- District: Sirsa. State- Haryana, North India. Longitude-75°6'12"E Lattitude-29°30'19"N. Climate- extreme.(min.0 to max.47), Industry- Farming, Religion- Hindu
Geographical Location
The village Bajekan lies in the outskirts of sirsa, Haryana. 280 kms from Delhi, it is located on National Highway 10. Originally a muslim settlement, it was named after a muslim ruler Baje Khan. Today it is a plethora of different communities. Primarily an agricultural settlement, it has schools, factories running as private enterprises. The village, spread in acres of land has aprox. 150 houses primarily divided on the basis of caste. The Rajput Quarters lie in the heart of the village.
The village is an epitome of everything urban sans its ambience. like other villages in Haryana, Bajekan enjoys the beauty of lush green landscapes, yellow garland of mustard flowers, white snow of cotton bales, the fresh fragrance of orange blossoms and the green shades of vineyards. being just five kms from the city, Sirsa, the village helps the residents enjoy the fervor of both the lives, urban and rural. it is this balance of modernity and tradition that binds the people to the place.
The Family of Th. Nahar Singh ji is now settled in different Rawlas (houses). The rawlas are named primarily by the head of the family or their relations. The rawla of Th. Sumer Singh ji. is known as chota rawla, Th. Sumer ji being the youngest son of Th. Bane Singh ji. Each rawla has a seperate nora ( barn) where domestic animals are reared. There is a kacheri (court) which was common to all rajputs in earlier times. Today it retains its name sans its function. Male members of the rawlas gather ther in the evening for leisure.
The Rajput families follow Rajasthani mores and traditions. the festivals common to rajasthan (gangaur, Navratra, teej) are celeberated with great fervor. Women dress themselves in Lehnga odhni whereas men have adopted a universal attire ranging from kurta pyjama to dhoti's to levi's. Girls and boys, respectfully addressed as baisa and bana too enjoy the liberty of wishful dressing. The 'parda' pratha is gradually waning though is considerd as a mark of respect and is thus practiced by a few families. Women are free to take a profession, if they choose.