Handmade Percussion Instrument Hand Cymbals Manjira Pair with Cotton Thread Indian Musical Instrument 3 Inch Brass Plated Manjeera Kartal Instrument

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The manjira is a traditional percussion instrument of Bhàrata India. In its simplest form, it is a pair of small hand cymbals. Manjira has a significant importance in Indian folk music. Basically manjira is played in the aarti of Indian Gods & Goddesses for devotional music. They often accompany folk or devotional music. It is used in various religious ceremonies of India, especially bhajans. The manjira is an ancient instrument. Pictures of it have been found in temples dating back to the earliest times. They produce a rhythmic tinkling sound when struck together. The sound's pitch varies according to their size, weight and the material of their construction. These symbols used in prayer and rituals by Tibetan Buddhist practitioners. This Indian cymbal instrument called Manjira measure 3 inches in diameter. This handmade cymbal instrument has been crafted by skilled artisans from India.