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NARSINGHA
Type: SUSHIR VADYA
Narsingha is a wind instrument made of copper and metal. This is a folk instrument, which is found in Himachal Pradesh and Bihar. This 'S' shaped tube is used in social ceremonies, folk music, and dance in Himachal Pradesh and by the ‘Oraon’ tribe of Bihar.
NARSINGHA in Himachal Pradesh
Material: Copper, metal
A three bent copper tube with a wide funnel shaped opening and an integrated mouthpiece at the blowing end. Shaped like ‘S’. Five raised metal rings surround the tube. Used in social ceremonies, folk music and dance.
NARSINGHA in Bihar
Material: Copper
‘S’ shaped trumpet made of copper. Blown through the mouth piece. Used by the ‘Oraon’ tribe of Bihar.
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