KHANJARI

Type: AVANADDHA VADYA

Khanjari is a percussion instrument made of wood, brass and transparent parchment. This folk instrument is found in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Majorly used for rhythmic accompaniment in devotional, folk and traditional music of Rajasthan and by folk singers and dancers of Gujarat and neighbouring regions.


KHANJARI in Rajasthan

Material: Wooden, transparent parchment

A frame drum with a wooden rim on one face on which a very thin transparent skin is stretched and pasted at the edges. The other side is open. Painted with yellow, black and red colour bands. Held in left hand and beaten with right hand palm and fingers. Used for rhythmic accompaniment in devotional, folk and traditional music of Rajasthan.

KHANJARI in Gujarat

Material: Wood, parchment, brass

A round wooden frame drum covered with skin on one side. Nailed at the edges are 13 pairs of jingle brass plates. Used by folk singers and dancers of Gujarat and neighbouring regions.

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