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DAGAR

Type: AVANADDHA VADYA

Dagar is a percussion instrument made of earthenware and tortoise vellum. It is a local instrument, found in Assam. Majorly used for rhythmic accompaniment with Bihu songs. Popular in Kamrup and Mangaldoi areas of Assam.



DAGAR in Assam

Material: Earthenware, Tortoise vellum

Sliced neck of an earthen pitcher, rim covered on one side with tortoise vellum. Loaded with black paste at the centre. Used for rhythmic accompaniment with Bihu songs. Popular in Kamrup and Mangaldoi areas of Assam.