North India Statesman
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Have you ever heard the melodious voice of a temple bell, which makes your mind calm? Or has the whole atmosphere alive with the clutches of Ghungroo tied in the feet of a dancer? So know, where do such magical bells and ghungroo are formed? We are talking about Jalesar settled in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh, a place that would not be wrong to say the ‘Swara Nagari’ of the bells.
Jalesar is not just a small city, it is a tradition, an art and a symbol of the lives of thousands of families. The brass bells and ghungroos here are famous not only in India but also far and wide, even in countries like Switzerland. Think, things made in a small town are also making their place in the most beautiful and developed countries in the world!
It is not just brass metal, but the art of the hands of artisans that gives every bell a unique tune. Every bell in the jalesar tells a full story-melting a raw metal and molded into molds, then rubbing it, polishing, and then comes the most important work-to give it right. Artisans only recognize by looking at which bell and how much there is scope and how to tease it so that it can get out of it, for which it is known all over the world.
It is a centuries old art, which is going on from generation to generation. The artisans here still make such bells, ghungroos, tingling and wind chimes with their skills, which have no match. Thousands of people in these industries are directly and countless people are indirectly connected. It not only empowers them financially, but also keeps Indian art and culture alive.
These bells of Jalesar are used from temples to home decorations, pets bells and even classical dances. It is a matter of pride that these precious heritage of Indian handicraft are still existence and are making their identity around the world.
So the next time you hear the sound of bells somewhere, remember the Jalesar of Etah and the hardworking artisans who have given this sound a global identity with their art!
