Saraswati Veena is the most common string instrument of Carnatic Music. The instrument, known as Queen of Veena, has its origin in the 19th century. It is related to Saraswati, the goddess of learning.
The Veena is a hollow long instrument with neck, main resonator and resonance wood made of jackfruit wood. The 24 frets are attached to the wood by means of bee wax. The flattened bridge is made of copper, with recognizable colors. The instrument is manufactured at Thanjavur, and played solo.
