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Prelims level: Thanjavur Veena

Why in the News?

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is renowned for making the Veena, the first musical instrument in India to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

About Thanjavur Veena:

Details
Type Saraswati Veena (a classical stringed musical instrument)
GI Tag Received in 2012.
Crafting Materials Jackfruit wood, known for its resonance and tonal quality.
Production Process – Wood is cut, carved, shaped, and assembled.
– Takes 15-20 days to complete.
– Involves three parts: resonator (kudam), neck (dandi), and tuning box.
Other Types of Veena – Saraswati Veena (used in Carnatic classical music)
– Rudra Veena and Vichitra Veena (used in Hindustani classical music)
– Chitra Veena (used in Carnatic classical music)

 

PYQ:

[2021] With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to​:

(a) Dance forms of Northwest India​

(b) Musical instruments​

(c) Pre-historic cave paintings​

(d) Tribal languages​

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