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A Century-old Ivory Nagaswaram

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In News 

  • Recently, Century-old ivory Nagaswaram was found in good condition in Chennai. 
  • It is said to have played it at the wedding of national poet Subramania Bharathi.

About Ivory Nagaswaram

  • It is a small timiri-type nagaswaram, capable of producing high pitch music. 
  • The lower part — anusu — and upper part of the instrument are made of ivory and such instruments were normally possessed by musicians of great talent and fame. 
  • The instrument was decorated with gold filigree patterns.

Image Courtesy: TH

About Nagaswaram 

  • It is a wind instrument made of wood and metal. 
  • It is a conical double-reed aerophone of southern India. 
  • There are seven small holes on top of the kuzhal and five below it. 
  • Used in religious ceremonies.
    • Mostly used on auspicious occasions and also in classical concerts.

                                                            Image Courtesy:indian culture.gov.in

Source: TH

 
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