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manjira

Manjira is known by many names.  It is also called jhanj, tala, mondira, (small size) kafi (large size), or a host of other names.  It is ba­si­cally a set of small cymbals.  It is a ubiquitous compo­nent of dance music and bhajans.  It is a very ancient instrument; examples may be seen on temple walls going back to the ear­liest of times.  They are us­ually made of brass.


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Manjira
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Manjira (outer surface)
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Manjira (inner surface)

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