Erdni Eldyshev, A Poem about Tsagan Aav

Erdni reads his poem ‘Delkyan Ezn Tsagan Aav’ (White Old Man, Master of the Universe). This poem is dedicated to the deity White Old Man who is believed by Kalmyks to be the Master of the Universe and the patron saint of all living beings. The poem describes this deity, how Kalmyks pray to him, and includes a passage where the poet wishes all living beings to live in happiness under the divine protection of Old White Man.Sponsored by Arcadia Fund, a charitable fund of Lisbet Rausing and Peter Baldwi