Consider the following statements related to Mahiya songs.
1. Mahiya song is prevalent in Western Pakistan.
2. The word, 'Mahiya' originates from 'Mahi'.
3. A triplet of Mahiya called 'Tappa'.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Mahiya Songs became prevalent in Western Pakistan. But now it is sung all over India. It is a song sung by young women in separation of their husbands. The word 'Balo' is attached to this song. This song is in Q-A form, i.e. it is spoken by Mahiya at one time and by Balo for the second time. A triplet of Mahiya is called Tappa because it throbs with the heart-beat of the singers. The word 'Mahiya' originates from the word 'Mahi' which means lover. The legendary lover 'Ranjha' of Punjabi folklore was called Mahi. In Mahiya songs, the lover is addressed in the most touching expressions of love and pathos.