Sarangi Traditional Hand Carved Nepali Folk Musical Instrument Violin For Live Play Gaine Sarangi 21 IN Large - Great For Playing Live Professionals, Learn Music & Decorations

The shape of the top sound hole represents the shape of the decoration of the Kumare’s third eye, and the pointed bottom resembles the beak of a bird. The Nepali Sarangi is considered to be a feminine instrument, and the mythology speaks of how the heavenly Apsaras (female spirits) inspire The Gandharvas on earth. The shape of the top sound hole represents the shape of the decoration of the Kumare’s third eye, and the pointed bottom resembles the beak of a bird.The player gives the bird its wings. As the instrument is played each player’s unique spirit, soul, and song is set free, just like the birds flying from tree to tree high in the Himalayas.All bowed string players are aware of the capability of their instruments to express any sort of emotion that can be known, and those that are even unknown, through the movement and energy of their bow strokes. The sarangi is no exception, and those new to the instrument are invited to listen to its range, capability, and versatility.The Sarangi plays an important role in Nepali history, mythology, and society, and is emerging out of the clouds of the Himalayas into the global, interconnected worldThe weight of this Sarangi is 1800 grams (appox.) This Sarangi Ganesh is 52-56 cm in length and 15 -20 cm in breadth.