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Joravarsinh Jadav
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| Born | 10 January 1940 Akru, Dhandhuka, Bomaby Province, British India |
| Died | 7 November 2025 (aged 85) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Occupation | Vice-chairman of Sangeet Natak Academi, Folklorist |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri (2019) |
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Sajjankunwarba
(m. 1963; Hemkunwarba
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Joravarsinh Danubhai Jadav (born January 10, 1940, died November 7, 2025) was a famous Indian expert in folk stories and folk arts. He came from Gujarat, a state in India. From a young age, he loved folk culture. He studied history and culture in Ahmedabad. Mr. Jadav wrote and edited over 90 books about folk culture, folk stories, and folk arts. He also started the Gujarat Lok Kala Foundation. This organization helps promote traditional folk arts. For his great work, he received the Padma Shri award in 2019. He also served as the Vice-chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
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Joravarsinh Jadav's Childhood and Education
Joravarsinh Jadav was born on January 10, 1940. His birthplace was Akru village, near Dhandhuka. This area was part of Bombay Province, British India. Today, it is in the Ahmedabad district of Gujarat, India. His parents were Danubhai Halubhai Jadav and Pamba. He was one of six children. He was also raised by his stepmother, Gangaba.
Growing up in a village, he learned a lot about traditional folk stories and arts. He went to primary school in his village. Later, he attended Sheth Hasanali High School in Dholka. He finished his secondary school education at Gujarat Vidyapith around 1956–57. In 1961, he earned a bachelor's degree. He studied Gujarati language and History at St. Xavier's College in Ahmedabad.
Mr. Jadav discovered old remains of a Late Harappan site. This was near Khalavi lake, close to his home village. This discovery made him very interested in archaeology and history. He then earned a master's degree in Ancient Indian Culture in 1963. He studied at the Bholabhai Jeshingbhai Institute in Ahmedabad. During these years, his love for folk stories, culture, and arts grew even stronger.
Joravarsinh Jadav's Work and Contributions
After finishing his master's degree, Joravarsinh Jadav became a Gujarati teacher. He taught at Panchsheel High School in Ahmedabad. Later, he worked as a part-time lecturer at St. Xavier's College. In 1964, he started working for the Sahkar weekly magazine. This magazine was published by the Gujarat State Co-operative Union. He began as a publication officer. By 1994, he became the chief executive officer. He worked there until he retired in 1998. He also edited and published other magazines, like Gramswaraj and Jinmangal.
Mr. Jadav worked hard to make folk arts popular. He supported many folk artists. He helped them get noticed on TV and radio. In 1978, he created the Gujarat Lok Kala Foundation. This foundation helps promote folk arts. It also gives artists from Gujarat and Rajasthan more chances to show their talents. The Foundation helped folk artists perform both in India and around the world.
Family Life and Passing
Joravarsinh Jadav married Sajjankunwar in May 1963. They had two daughters together. Sadly, his first wife passed away in an accident in 1968. Later, in 1969, Mr. Jadav married Hemkunwar. They had two daughters and a son.
Joravarsinh Jadav passed away on November 7, 2025. He was 85 years old.
Books and Writings by Joravarsinh Jadav
Joravarsinh Jadav was a very busy writer. By 2019, he had written and edited 94 books. These books were all about folk stories, folk culture, and folk arts. Since 1958, his articles appeared in many magazines and newspapers. Some of these included Buddhiprakash, Nutan Gujarat, and Sandesh.
He wrote many collections of folk stories. These stories often took place in villages. Some popular titles are Marad Kasumbal Rang Chade (1968) and Rajput Kathao (1979). He also wrote special story collections for children. These include Bhatigal Lokkathao (1973) and Manoranjak Kathamala (1977).
Mr. Jadav also created reference books about folk literature and arts. These books help people learn more about these topics. Examples are Aapna Kasabio (1972) and Gujaratni Loksanskriti (1976). He also edited folk songs from the Bhal region for a series called Gujarati Loksahityamala. He edited other folk literature books too, like Gujaratni Lokkathao (1984).
Awards and Honors
Joravarsinh Jadav received many awards for his important work. In 1978, he won the Meghani Suvarna Chandrak. This was for his book Lokjivanna Moti. The Gujarat Sahitya Akademi also gave him a prize for his book Loksanskritima Pashuo. His book Aapna Kasabio Volume I won first prize from the NCERT. Another book, Doshino Deekro Bayadi Lavyo, received an award from the Government of Gujarat.
In 2019, Mr. Jadav received a very special award. It was the Padma Shri. This is one of the highest awards a civilian can get in India. The Government of India gave him this honor. It recognized his amazing contributions to the world of art and culture.
See also
- List of Gujarati-language writers
