The Nepali Sarangi is a chordophone (four-stringed) iknstrument played by bowing, and was traditionally used by people of Gandarbha or Gaine caste. (Source: Wikipedia)
The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument played in several countries, including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan. The Sarangi is often used in Hindustani folk and classical music of North India.
A Sarod is a stringed instrument of India, originally adapted from that Afghan Rabab. It is used in Hindustani music and is often accompanied by tabla and tambura.
The Sitar is a string instrument and is one of the most well-known Indian instruments in the world. The sitar was likely inspired by the Iranian setar, and is used in both classical and modern music. The sitar player Ravi Shankar helped introduce the instrument to Western audiences starting in the 1950s and 60s.
Tabla are a pair of hand drums played in multiple countries, including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan. The higher-pitched right-hand drum is also known as the daya, while the left-handed drum, also called the baya, is lower-pitched. Tabla are a foundational instrument in Indian classical music.
Thavil/Tavil is a traditional instrument from Tamil Nadu in south-eastern India. It is a percussion instrument that is barrel-shaped and commonly made from jackfruit wood and animal skins. It is also popular in Sri Lanka.
