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CILAMBU

Type: GHAN VADYA

It is a solid instrument made of metal. Found in Kerala, it is worn by temple oracles (Velicappatu) for their ritual dances (Velicappatu Tullal).



CILAMBU in Kerala

Material: Metal

These are hollow anklets filled with metal pellets. Worn by temple oracles (Velicappatu) for their ritual dances (Velicappatu Tullal). A variety which is held in the hand and shaken. It is smaller in size than the previous one and is known as Kaicilambu. This is also used by temple oracles.

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