In repertoire
नानी बाई का मायरा
NaniBaiKaMayra
When a god turned up at his devotee's door, dressed as a brother.
The story
What is the story of Nani Bai Ka Mayra?
Bhavya Kavikala Arts stages Nani Bai Ka Mayra as the bhakti tradition's best-loved account of a god who kept a poor man's promise.
Narsi Mehta, the saint-poet of Junagadh, has given away everything except his bhajans when word comes that his daughter Nani Bai's child is to be married. Custom demands the mayra — the bhaat of gifts a mother's family must carry to the wedding — and the in-laws, meaning to shame the penniless bhakta before the whole town, send a list no merchant could fill. Narsi sets out anyway, with a broken cart and a song. Tradition holds that Krishna himself arrived at the wedding as a wealthy seth of Dwarka, claimed Narsi as his own kin, and filled the courtyard with gifts past the last item on the list.
It is a story Rajasthan's katha singers have carried for generations, and the production keeps that musical spine: Kavitaa Singh's live renditions sit at the centre of the evening, with the full live ensemble around her.
60+ artists in 160 hand-stitched costumes stage the wedding courtyard in marigold and Krishna-blue on a 40-foot LED backdrop. Directed by Arpit Sharma, the Hindi production plays for about two and a half hours.
Scale of the work
A production built like a cathedral.
60
Performers
160
Costumes
40 ft
LED stage
Cast and creative
- KrishnaCompany ensemble
- Narsi MehtaCompany ensemble
- Live VocalsKavitaa Singh
- DirectorArpit Sharma
Before you come
Planning an evening at Nani Bai Ka Mayra? Start here.
What is Nani Bai Ka Mayra about?
The timeless Rajasthani folk tale of Bhakt Narsi Mehta and the miraculous "Mayra" — divine intervention when faith is pure.
How long is Nani Bai Ka Mayra?
Plan for a full evening — the performance runs about two and a half hours.
What language is Nani Bai Ka Mayra performed in?
Nani Bai Ka Mayra is performed in Hindi. The dance, the live score and the 40 ft LED staging carry the story visually, so the evening lands even if you don't catch every line.
Is the music live?
Yes — the score is performed live at every show, with Kavitaa Singh on vocals and the mridangam as its heartbeat.
How many artists are on stage in Nani Bai Ka Mayra?
60+ artists — dancers, musicians and technicians — wearing 160 hand-stitched costumes, performing against a 40 ft LED stage.
How do I book tickets for Nani Bai Ka Mayra, and what do they cost?
Ticket prices and showtimes for Nani Bai Ka Mayra are announced per show. The fastest way to book is the enquiry form on this site or WhatsApp at +91 89468 57267 — say which show and city you are asking about, and the team replies with the current details.
Can I bring children to Nani Bai Ka Mayra?
Yes — all ages are welcome. These are devotional family shows, and evenings are built for families to attend together.
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