(The article first appeared in The Times of India on April 18, 2023)
The Romas may have left India centuries ago, but they continue to thrive on the linguistic heritage of their forefathers back home in Rajasthan. Their language and culture are akin to their ancestral Indians. It’s no surprise they still practise ‘Dubki Punnam’ taking holy dip in water and setting off diyas or lanterns in water…