Government of IndiaDAGAR
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Dagar is a percussion instrument made of earthenware and tortoise vellum. It is a local instrument, found in Assam. Majorly used for rhythmic accompaniment with Bihu songs. Popular in Kamrup and Mangaldoi areas of Assam.
DAGAR in Assam
Material: Earthenware, Tortoise vellum
Sliced neck of an earthen pitcher, rim covered on one side with tortoise vellum. Loaded with black paste at the centre. Used for rhythmic accompaniment with Bihu songs. Popular in Kamrup and Mangaldoi areas of Assam.
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