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MANDAR
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Mandar is a percussion instrument made of parchment, leather, and rice paste. This folk instrument is found in Bihar. This bifacial drum is majorly used in group singing for rhythmic accompaniment. Covered by a colorful cloth.
MANDAR in Bihar
Material: Parchment, leather, rice paste
A bifacial drum. Both sides are covered with parchment and laced by leather straps through leather hoops at both ends. Right side loaded with black paste. Whereas the left side is treated with rice paste. The shell is covered all round with the leather straps. Slung horizontally by leather string around the neck and played by both hands. Used in group singing for rhythmic accompaniment. Covered by a colorful cloth.
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