Nagara Large (Size: 92 inches / 2.5 feet)

Nagara Large (Size: 92 inches  / 2.5 feet)

Nagara belongs to the percussion family of musical instruments. They are mostly used in Punjabi and Rajasthani folk music.

Nagara is a conical drum played with two sticks.Nagara usually is played by the dominant hand of the player.

Nagaras are huge drums about 2 to 3 feet in diameter and are played with sticks. These were also used to introduce wrestlers and warriors in sports activities in the court of royal kings.The loud and thundering beat of the huge drums usually meant that the army was marching into the battle.Before the advent of the cannons the drums were used as well to herald the arrival of the kings and the princess, however nowadays Nagaras are used for all sort of activities i.e Festive Occassions.

It is an ancient drum brought in India in the middle ages mostly by Arabs and Persians.

Nagara is the symbol of the sovereignty of truth and righteousness.

Material:                   Iron polished, hide, rope
Color:                        Black
Diameter:                 2.5  Feet (24 inches) 92 cm
Weight (Approx.):    13 to 15 kg
Height (Approx.):    40 inches