A Century-old Ivory Nagaswaram

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• Recently, Century-old ivory Nagaswaram was found in good condition in Chennai. 
• It is said to have played it at the wedding of national poet Subramania Bharathi.

About Ivory Nagaswaram

• It is a small timiri-type nagaswaram, capable of producing high pitch music. 
• The lower part — anusu — and upper part of the instrument are made of ivory and such instruments were normally possessed by musicians of great talent and fame. 
• The instrument was decorated with gold filigree patterns.

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About Nagaswaram 

• It is a wind instrument made of wood and metal. 
• It is a conical double-reed aerophone of southern India. 
• There are seven small holes on top of the kuzhal and five below it. 
• Used in religious ceremonies.
  • Mostly used on auspicious occasions and also in classical concerts.

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Source: TH