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PANCHE BAJA AND NAUMATI BAJA
Type: GHAN VADYA
The Panche Baja and the Naumati Baja are auspicious bands played by the Nepalese community of the state during religious ceremonies. Other indigenous musical instruments like the Tyakko, Turahi, Dahinu Damau, Bheyri, Rasa, etc., may also be a part of the orchestra.
PANCHE BAJA AND NAUMATI BAJA in Sikkim
Material: Metal
The Panche Baja and the Naumati Baja are auspicious bands played by the Nepalese community of the state during religious ceremonies. The Panche Baja, which has five musical instruments, is the symbol of Pancha Tatwa, or the five basic elements of life (earth, water, fire, air and ether), and the Pancha Dhatu (gold, silver, copper, lead, and tin). The five instruments, Teep Sahanai, Dholaki, Jhurumma, Domaha and Tiamko, also represents the five gods, Ganesh, Vishnu, Devi, Surya, and Shiva. The Naumati Baja, which is the more elaborate form of the Panche Baja, has four additional musical instruments, which are the Narsingha, Karnal, Dhodre Sahanai, and Bikul. Other indigenous musical instruments like the Tyakko, Turahi, Dahinu Damau, Bheyri, Rasa, etc., may also be a part of the orchestra.
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