Government of IndiaKHANJARI
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Khanjari is a percussion instrument made of wood, brass, and parchment. This folk instrument is found in various parts of India, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal and Assam. Majorly used for rhythmic accompaniment in devotional, folk and traditional music. The instrument is typically a small frame drum with jingles. In Assam, it takes the form of two blocks of wood with bells attached to them.
KHANJARI in Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal & other states
Material: Wood, brass, parchment
A frame drum with a wooden rim on one face on which a very thin transparent skin is stretched and pasted at the edges. The other side is open. Painted with yellow, black and red colour bands. Held in left hand and beaten with right hand palm and fingers. Used for rhythmic accompaniment in devotional, folk and traditional music.
KHANJARI in Assam
Material: Metal, wood
In Assam, Khanjari refers to two blocks of wood with small handles to hold. A number of small bells are attached to the blocks with the help of small corks. The blocks are brought together and then separated to produce a rhythmic sound. Used in the Bordoisila dance.
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