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Dundubhi




Dundubhi is an ancient hide instrument mentioned in Rig Veda, certain Upanishads and Brahmanas of Veda period.

This conical drum finds a place in the two great Hindu epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata , as a martial drum. It is used during auspicious ceremonies, victory celebrations and at temples. Dhumsa, Nissan and Nagara are the modern versions of Dundubhi.



Updated on 18th June, 2019

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