An artist from the deserts of Rajasthan is going viral for reviving and keeping alive the essence of a 1,500-year-old Morchang musical tradition, played
using an instrument called the “morchang.” The viral video has garnered over 58 million views, 17,000 comments, and more than 3 million likes. The clip has been reshared across social media platforms but was originally posted on Instagram by a user identified as Devansh Alijar. In the video, the artist can be seen playing Morchang music using the morchang instrument, which is played by holding it in the mouth. The video also shows the artist explaining how the instrument is played. Text overlaid on the clip reads, “This is Morchang. Ancient. Alive.” The caption of the video read, “An old man. A silent desert. And a tiny instrument called Morchang. No stage. No mic. Just centuries of rhythm vibrating through metal and breath. Trends fade. Craft endures. Some music isn’t heard, it’s felt. Sometimes you never know what vibes you will love and where. Loved this inner exploration while exploring.”
The user who uploaded the video also shared details about the artist to ensure he received due recognition on social media. He wrote, “Original artist 🚀 Name – Khata Nath. This reel went so viral, I didn’t expect it to. So we sent known people in the desert to find this uncle and get his number. This is exactly why I love the power of social media—it gives opportunities to such unexplored gems.”
The video quickly exploded on the internet, with netizens blown away by the ancient art form that dates back nearly 1,500 years. Many users commented that “this is better than attending a chaotic live concert,” while others simply expressed deep appreciation for the timeless craft.
