Government of IndiaGHANTA
Type: GHAN VADYA
The ghanta or bell is one of the most common solid instruments in India. Mentioned in early Vedic literature, this ancient instrument continues to form an important part of ritual worship. It is believed to produce an auspicious sound which drowns out all irrelevant noises. In Odisha, an instrument consisting of two flat, metal discs is also referred to as a ghanta.
GHANTA in India
Material: Metal
A ghanta can be made from a variety of metals, including brass, bronze or iron. It is played by swinging the clapper suspended inside the bell. The instrument exists in two main forms. The larger version is usually suspended from the roof of a temple while the smaller version is held in the hand. Figures of various deities and their symbols often adorn the tops of these bells.
GHANTA in Odisha
Material: Metal
Round flat disks of metal-bell, variable in size and weight. Struck by a wooden stick. Ghanta is played in temples and on occasions of religious importance all over the country. The instrument is around 19 centimeters in diameter. A similar instrument in Rajasthan is called Jhalar.
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