Maand is very famous folk music of Rajasthan India. Maand folk music was sung in the royal courts of rajasthan. Professional Maand singer sing the haunting ballads of romantic life style of rajput rulars like Dhola Maru, Moomal-Mahendra, Doongji Jawarji, Galaleng, Jala-Boobna and nagji Nagwatnti and some other legendary lovers and heroes of Rajasthan. The Ramayan and Mahabharat are also popular themes for maand. It sung in a deep bass.

Maand music was developed in Marwar Rajasthan. Maand folk music speaks of love, separation, chivalry and revelry. “Maand Festival” is also celebrated in Jodhpur Rajasthan and maand festival is held for two days during the full moon of sharad purnima In winter season.