Why in the News?
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is renowned for making the Veena, the first musical instrument in India to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
About Thanjavur Veena:
| Details | |
| Type | Saraswati Veena (a classical stringed musical instrument) |
| GI Tag | Received in 2012. |
| Crafting Materials | Jackfruit wood, known for its resonance and tonal quality. |
| Production Process | – Wood is cut, carved, shaped, and assembled. – Takes 15-20 days to complete. – Involves three parts: resonator (kudam), neck (dandi), and tuning box. |
| Other Types of Veena | – Saraswati Veena (used in Carnatic classical music) – Rudra Veena and Vichitra Veena (used in Hindustani classical music) – Chitra Veena (used in Carnatic classical music) |
| PYQ:
[2021] With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to: (a) Dance forms of Northwest India (b) Musical instruments (c) Pre-historic cave paintings (d) Tribal languages |