DAVANDI

Type: AVANADDHA VADYA



DAVANDI in Tamil Nadu

Material: Brass, parchment, wood

Hourglass shaped small drum of brass. Hooped parchment is stretched over both the faces. Held in the left hand and is struck by a thin wooden stick by the right hand. Used in religious, auspicious occasions and temple services.

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