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DUGDUGI
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Dugdugi is a percussion instrument made of goatskin, iron and wood. This hour glass shaped instrument is found in West Bengal.
DUGDUGI in West Bengal
Material: Goatskin, Iron, Wood
The Dugdugi, or Damaru, associated with Lord Shiva, is an hour-glass shaped percussion instrument, covered at both ends with goatskin. A string with two small lead or iron balls is fastened to the narrow waist of the Dugdugi. When the instrument is moved rapidly, the balls hit the stretched skin, and make the rhythmic sound.
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