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CHAMPAKADHI DANDA

Type: GHAN VADYA

Champakadhi Danda is a solid instrument made of bamboo and dried seeds. It is a tribal instrument found in Orissa. Majorly used as an accompaniment with a form of folk dancing called ‘Jadur Nautch’.



CHAMPAKADHI DANDA in Orissa

Material: Bamboo, Dried seeds

A full length thin bamboo tube. Tassels of dried seeds tied around the body. When shaken produces vigorous rattling sound. Used by the tribal community of Orissa in group performances. A rattle used as a part of rhythmic accompaniment with a form of folk dancing called ‘Jadur Nautch’.