NAGARA

Type: AVANADDHA VADYA

Nagara is a percussion instrument made of wood, iron, metal and leather. This indegenious instrument is found in many parts of India including Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar. Majorly used by ‘Ho’ tribes of Madhya Pradesh. Also ued in ‘Seraikella’ Chhau dance of Bihar and as an accompaniment with ‘Shehnai’ on festive occasions.


NAGARA in Madhya Pradesh

Material: Iron, wood

Unifacial vessel, made of pieces of iron strips joined together, covered with hide. Played by two thick wooden sticks. Used by ‘Ho’ tribes of Madhya Pradesh.

NAGARA in Himachal Pradesh

Material: Metal, leather

A pair of drums. Consist of two hemispherical bowls of metal. Thick parchment stretched by leather straps. Both are of unequal size, a small one of high pitch and large one of low pitch. It is either placed on the ground or slung around the waist. Played simultaneously by sticks. Used in accompaniment with ‘Shehnai’ on festive occasions.

NAGARA in Bihar

Material: Iron, leather, wood

A large, deep hemispherical vessel, made of riveted iron strips. Large opening covered with buffalo hide and tied to the edge by means of a leather cord through holes and a hoop at the bottom. Beaten with two wooden sticks. Used in ‘Seraikella’ Chhau dance.

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