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PUNG
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Pung is a percussion instrument made of softwood, parchment, leather, and cotton. This traditional instrument is found in Manipur. Majorly used as an accompaniment to Natasankirtana and other traditional forms of Manipur.
PUNG in Manipur
Material: Softwood, parchment, leather, cotton
A hollow cylindrical drum of softwood, both faces are covered with parchment, black loading is pasted on both the heads. The parchment is laced by the leather straps. A cotton belt is tied to the straps with the help of a brass ring. White thin cloth is wrapped around the body. Slung horizontally to the neck and played with both hands. It is used as an accompaniment to Natasankirtana and other traditional forms of Manipur.
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