भारत सरकारGOVERNMENT OF INDIA
संस्कृति मंत्रालयMINISTRY OF CULTURE
World Music Day
June 21, 2022
Can you get the name of this Indian #music instrument played by traditional folk singers across #Maharashtra? Drop your answer in the s section & don't forget to tag a friend #AmritMahotsav #Unjumble #UnsungPerformers #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 pic.twitter.com/u9AWuabyQP — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 21, 2022
Can you get the name of this Indian #music instrument played by traditional folk singers across #Maharashtra? Drop your answer in the s section & don't forget to tag a friend #AmritMahotsav #Unjumble #UnsungPerformers #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 pic.twitter.com/u9AWuabyQP
The #YakshaganaBells is a pair of finger bells made of a special alloy & is used in Yakshagana performance to keep the tempo and the rhythm high. Seen anyone play it before? #AmritMahotsav #Jyotirgamaya #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 pic.twitter.com/Nk0V1Y2vAH — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 21, 2022
The #YakshaganaBells is a pair of finger bells made of a special alloy & is used in Yakshagana performance to keep the tempo and the rhythm high. Seen anyone play it before? #AmritMahotsav #Jyotirgamaya #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 pic.twitter.com/Nk0V1Y2vAH
This #WorldMusicDay, @sangeetnatak presents- Jyotirgamaya, a festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers. #AmritMahotsav #Jyotirgamaya #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 pic.twitter.com/r9ORscWiJv — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 21, 2022
This #WorldMusicDay, @sangeetnatak presents- Jyotirgamaya, a festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers. #AmritMahotsav #Jyotirgamaya #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 pic.twitter.com/r9ORscWiJv
A rare musical treat for all the music lovers on the occasion of #WorldMusicDay🪕🎼🎻This one will be such a music to ears #AmritMahotsav #UnsungPerformers #Jyotirgamay #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 @sangeetnatak pic.twitter.com/zbDzH6PbeE — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 21, 2022
A rare musical treat for all the music lovers on the occasion of #WorldMusicDay🪕🎼🎻This one will be such a music to ears #AmritMahotsav #UnsungPerformers #Jyotirgamay #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 @sangeetnatak pic.twitter.com/zbDzH6PbeE
Resembling half-moon, #Xutuli is majorly used during the Rongali Bihu festival in Assam. Seen anyone play it before? Share their details & get them a chance to perform at #UnsungPerformers in Delhi from 21-25 June'22 #AmritMahotsav #Jyotirgamaya #AToZOfIndianMusic pic.twitter.com/swjWFMdCMY — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 20, 2022
Resembling half-moon, #Xutuli is majorly used during the Rongali Bihu festival in Assam. Seen anyone play it before? Share their details & get them a chance to perform at #UnsungPerformers in Delhi from 21-25 June'22 #AmritMahotsav #Jyotirgamaya #AToZOfIndianMusic pic.twitter.com/swjWFMdCMY
Similar in looks to Rudra Veena, #VichitraVeena found its way into the Indian Classic music trajectory at the beginning of the 20th CE. Seen anyone play it before? Share their details & get them a chance to perform at #UnsungPerformers in Delhi from 21-25 June'22 #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/MAmp8nuUAa — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 20, 2022
Similar in looks to Rudra Veena, #VichitraVeena found its way into the Indian Classic music trajectory at the beginning of the 20th CE. Seen anyone play it before? Share their details & get them a chance to perform at #UnsungPerformers in Delhi from 21-25 June'22 #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/MAmp8nuUAa
On #WorldMusicDay, multiple locations across India will come alive to Spiritual Symphonies & musical performances by 75+ #UnsungPerformers. Come be a part of this initiative by @MinOfCultureGoI & @sangeetnatak and get ready to be mesmerized #AmritMahotsav #MainBharatHoon pic.twitter.com/cCsmsncUGY — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 19, 2022
On #WorldMusicDay, multiple locations across India will come alive to Spiritual Symphonies & musical performances by 75+ #UnsungPerformers. Come be a part of this initiative by @MinOfCultureGoI & @sangeetnatak and get ready to be mesmerized #AmritMahotsav #MainBharatHoon pic.twitter.com/cCsmsncUGY
Widely used in the traditional ‘Villupattu’ & ‘Naiyandi Melam’ performances of #TamilNadu. Seen anyone play it before? Share their details & get them a chance to perform at #UnsungPerformers in Delhi from 21-25 June'22 #AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon pic.twitter.com/RUcuf7bvlk — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 19, 2022
Widely used in the traditional ‘Villupattu’ & ‘Naiyandi Melam’ performances of #TamilNadu. Seen anyone play it before? Share their details & get them a chance to perform at #UnsungPerformers in Delhi from 21-25 June'22 #AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon pic.twitter.com/RUcuf7bvlk
An essential part of traditional tribal dance & music of Odisha, #Tamak is widely played in marriage processions and on other festive occasions. Seen anyone play it before? #AmritMahotsav #Jyotirgamaya #AToZOfIndianMusic #WorldMusicDay #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 pic.twitter.com/HFwGj9V07I — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 18, 2022
An essential part of traditional tribal dance & music of Odisha, #Tamak is widely played in marriage processions and on other festive occasions. Seen anyone play it before? #AmritMahotsav #Jyotirgamaya #AToZOfIndianMusic #WorldMusicDay #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 pic.twitter.com/HFwGj9V07I
Also known as tutari, blowhorn, sig, or kombu, #Singa is an ancient Indian musical instrument that's majorly used in Odisha. Seen anyone play it before? Share their details & get them a chance to perform at #UnsungPerformers in Delhi from 21-25 June'22 #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/TqCrzVBJVE — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 17, 2022
Also known as tutari, blowhorn, sig, or kombu, #Singa is an ancient Indian musical instrument that's majorly used in Odisha. Seen anyone play it before? Share their details & get them a chance to perform at #UnsungPerformers in Delhi from 21-25 June'22 #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/TqCrzVBJVE
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, on #WorldMusicDay, @sangeetnatak is celebrating #Jyotirgamaya- a festival on bringing #UnsungPerformers of rare musical instruments to the limelight. Join us to be a part of this noble initiative🗓 21-25 June'22, 11:00 am onwards pic.twitter.com/vgrrlnezLb — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 17, 2022
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, on #WorldMusicDay, @sangeetnatak is celebrating #Jyotirgamaya- a festival on bringing #UnsungPerformers of rare musical instruments to the limelight. Join us to be a part of this noble initiative🗓 21-25 June'22, 11:00 am onwards pic.twitter.com/vgrrlnezLb
Primarily used in ‘Chakkari’, ‘Sufiyana Qalam’ & other folk forms of J&K, #Rabab was introduced to the Indian classical music scene around the 14th & 15th CE. Seen anyone play this instrument before?#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 pic.twitter.com/95Rkb2orOD — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 17, 2022
Primarily used in ‘Chakkari’, ‘Sufiyana Qalam’ & other folk forms of J&K, #Rabab was introduced to the Indian classical music scene around the 14th & 15th CE. Seen anyone play this instrument before?#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 pic.twitter.com/95Rkb2orOD
A drum instrument with 5 faces named after those of Lord #Shiva, #PanchamukhaVadyam is widely used in temple music across #SouthIndia. Seen anyone play this instrument before? #AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 @sangeetnatak pic.twitter.com/zs2BdepVWx — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 16, 2022
A drum instrument with 5 faces named after those of Lord #Shiva, #PanchamukhaVadyam is widely used in temple music across #SouthIndia. Seen anyone play this instrument before? #AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 @sangeetnatak pic.twitter.com/zs2BdepVWx
A bow-shaped musical instrument, the origin of #Onavillu's name is believed to come from #Onam, a festival of #Kerala where the instrument is used in dances. #AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 @sangeetnatak pic.twitter.com/S721j1ndpe — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 16, 2022
A bow-shaped musical instrument, the origin of #Onavillu's name is believed to come from #Onam, a festival of #Kerala where the instrument is used in dances. #AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 @sangeetnatak pic.twitter.com/S721j1ndpe
A wind instrument that's found in both classical & folk traditions in #SouthIndia, #Nadaswaram got its name from ‘Nada’ or pleasing sound & ‘Swaram’ meaning note.#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 pic.twitter.com/IRWa26fVcV — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 15, 2022
A wind instrument that's found in both classical & folk traditions in #SouthIndia, #Nadaswaram got its name from ‘Nada’ or pleasing sound & ‘Swaram’ meaning note.#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 pic.twitter.com/IRWa26fVcV
Designed by #PadmaBhushan Vishwa Mohan Bhatt by perfectly assimilating Sitar, Sarod & Veena techniques & adding 14 more strings, #MohanVeena has the ability to transport the listener to another world with its soothing & enthralling sound. #AToZOfIndianMusic pic.twitter.com/gPLlDeBDAS — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 14, 2022
Designed by #PadmaBhushan Vishwa Mohan Bhatt by perfectly assimilating Sitar, Sarod & Veena techniques & adding 14 more strings, #MohanVeena has the ability to transport the listener to another world with its soothing & enthralling sound. #AToZOfIndianMusic pic.twitter.com/gPLlDeBDAS
A percussion instrument, #LohTarang consists of a set of iron circular plates, of different sizes, held in a frame, which is known to produce melodic sounds when struck with a stick.#AmritMahotsav #AToZofIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 pic.twitter.com/7h8DwTxkEf — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 14, 2022
A percussion instrument, #LohTarang consists of a set of iron circular plates, of different sizes, held in a frame, which is known to produce melodic sounds when struck with a stick.#AmritMahotsav #AToZofIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 pic.twitter.com/7h8DwTxkEf
A folk instrument traditionally played by Vaishvava singers across #WestBengal & #Orissa, #Khanjani produces soulful music which may soon be lost forever. If you know of someone who plays or is working towards preserving it, share their details with us! #UnsungPerformers pic.twitter.com/0YZvNV77qf — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 13, 2022
A folk instrument traditionally played by Vaishvava singers across #WestBengal & #Orissa, #Khanjani produces soulful music which may soon be lost forever. If you know of someone who plays or is working towards preserving it, share their details with us! #UnsungPerformers pic.twitter.com/0YZvNV77qf
If you know someone or have spotted someone playing #Sursingar, share their details in the s. If chosen for #UnsungPerformers, we'll give them a platform to perform for a live audience#AmritMahotsav #LostButFound #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75@sangeetnatak @MinOfCultureGoI pic.twitter.com/BXKWqGOxRV — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 13, 2022
If you know someone or have spotted someone playing #Sursingar, share their details in the s. If chosen for #UnsungPerformers, we'll give them a platform to perform for a live audience#AmritMahotsav #LostButFound #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75@sangeetnatak @MinOfCultureGoI pic.twitter.com/BXKWqGOxRV
A melodic accompaniment in 'Bhajan' or ritual songs across India, #Jhanj produces a soft tinkling sound that's always music to the ears.Do you know of someone who plays it? Share their details! Get them a chance to perform live in Delhi, 21-25 June'22 #UnsungPerformers pic.twitter.com/gol4fzgGFu — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 12, 2022
A melodic accompaniment in 'Bhajan' or ritual songs across India, #Jhanj produces a soft tinkling sound that's always music to the ears.Do you know of someone who plays it? Share their details! Get them a chance to perform live in Delhi, 21-25 June'22 #UnsungPerformers pic.twitter.com/gol4fzgGFu
An integral part of Indian music, the versatile #Harmonium is believed to have originated in #WestBengal. Know someone who plays it? Share details of such #UnsungPerformers & get them to perform live in Delhi from 21-25 June'22.#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon pic.twitter.com/coSpS7vDqw — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 11, 2022
An integral part of Indian music, the versatile #Harmonium is believed to have originated in #WestBengal. Know someone who plays it? Share details of such #UnsungPerformers & get them to perform live in Delhi from 21-25 June'22.#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #MainBharatHoon pic.twitter.com/coSpS7vDqw
An ancient percussion instrument in used Carnatic classical music, Ghatam consists of a clay pot reinforced with brass, copper & iron fillings. Know someone who plays it? Share details of such #UnsungPerformers below & get them a chance to perform live in Delhi from 21-25 June'22 pic.twitter.com/1PNe1Ip1uM — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 10, 2022
An ancient percussion instrument in used Carnatic classical music, Ghatam consists of a clay pot reinforced with brass, copper & iron fillings. Know someone who plays it? Share details of such #UnsungPerformers below & get them a chance to perform live in Delhi from 21-25 June'22 pic.twitter.com/1PNe1Ip1uM
Popular in the 19th CE, the art of playing #Mayuri is now practiced by a few.Do you know of someone who plays this instrument? Share their details & get them a chance to perform live at #UnsungPerformers, 21-25 June 2022 in Delhi#AmritMahotsav #LostButFound @sangeetnatak pic.twitter.com/W4K89x5sRW — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 10, 2022
Popular in the 19th CE, the art of playing #Mayuri is now practiced by a few.Do you know of someone who plays this instrument? Share their details & get them a chance to perform live at #UnsungPerformers, 21-25 June 2022 in Delhi#AmritMahotsav #LostButFound @sangeetnatak pic.twitter.com/W4K89x5sRW
Mostly played in the regions of Bengal, Orissa, etc., #Esraj gained popularity some 100-200 yrs ago. Today, it's almost on the verge of extinction. Know someone who plays it? Share details of such #UnsungPerformers in the s👇#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic pic.twitter.com/gwLyspQKot — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 9, 2022
Mostly played in the regions of Bengal, Orissa, etc., #Esraj gained popularity some 100-200 yrs ago. Today, it's almost on the verge of extinction. Know someone who plays it? Share details of such #UnsungPerformers in the s👇#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic pic.twitter.com/gwLyspQKot
Spotted someone playing the obscure folk instrument of #Ravanahatha? Share their details. It could be their chance to perform at #UnsungPerformers & shine!#AmritMahotsav #LostButFound #IdeasAt75 #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #ResolveAt75 @sangeetnatak @MinOfCultureGoI pic.twitter.com/HydxzHf7B0 — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 9, 2022
Spotted someone playing the obscure folk instrument of #Ravanahatha? Share their details. It could be their chance to perform at #UnsungPerformers & shine!#AmritMahotsav #LostButFound #IdeasAt75 #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #ResolveAt75 @sangeetnatak @MinOfCultureGoI pic.twitter.com/HydxzHf7B0
A cross between a sitar & sarangi, #Dilruba is chiefly played in the northern parts of India, including Punjab & Uttar Pradesh, during religious ceremonies. Spotted anyone playing it? Share in the s👇#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #UnsungPerformers #MainBharatHoon pic.twitter.com/GjmeFEbZc8 — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 8, 2022
A cross between a sitar & sarangi, #Dilruba is chiefly played in the northern parts of India, including Punjab & Uttar Pradesh, during religious ceremonies. Spotted anyone playing it? Share in the s👇#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #UnsungPerformers #MainBharatHoon pic.twitter.com/GjmeFEbZc8
#Chenda, the Anavadha Vadya or percussion instrument is played widely in the states of Kerala, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu during festivals, ceremonies, or rituals.Spotted anyone playing it? Share in the s👇 #AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #UnsungPerformers #MainBharatHoon pic.twitter.com/5BwtdcqxW7 — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 8, 2022
#Chenda, the Anavadha Vadya or percussion instrument is played widely in the states of Kerala, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu during festivals, ceremonies, or rituals.Spotted anyone playing it? Share in the s👇 #AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #UnsungPerformers #MainBharatHoon pic.twitter.com/5BwtdcqxW7
Translating to 'waves of nightingales' in English, #BulbulTarang is a string instrument that evolved from the Japanese Taishogoto, which arrived in South Asia in the 1930s.Know someone who plays it? Share their details!#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #UnsungPerformers pic.twitter.com/mY0Q2Mzgc8 — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 7, 2022
Translating to 'waves of nightingales' in English, #BulbulTarang is a string instrument that evolved from the Japanese Taishogoto, which arrived in South Asia in the 1930s.Know someone who plays it? Share their details!#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #UnsungPerformers pic.twitter.com/mY0Q2Mzgc8
A handheld one-sided-flat drum or tambourine-like instrument, #Arabana is mostly played in parts of Kerala. Spotted anyone playing it? Share with us in the s.#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #UnsungPerformers #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 pic.twitter.com/lS0Dueb7Ln — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 7, 2022
A handheld one-sided-flat drum or tambourine-like instrument, #Arabana is mostly played in parts of Kerala. Spotted anyone playing it? Share with us in the s.#AmritMahotsav #AToZOfIndianMusic #UnsungPerformers #MainBharatHoon #IndiaAt75 #IdeasAt75 #ResolveAt75 pic.twitter.com/lS0Dueb7Ln
As part of Azadi Ka #AmritMahotsav and on the occasion of #WorldMusicDay, @sangeetnatak presents – Unsung Performers, a festival to showcase performers of rare musical instruments from across the country, from 21-25 June 2022.#MainBharatHoon #unsungperformers #IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/0oY5SmPynb — Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) June 7, 2022
As part of Azadi Ka #AmritMahotsav and on the occasion of #WorldMusicDay, @sangeetnatak presents – Unsung Performers, a festival to showcase performers of rare musical instruments from across the country, from 21-25 June 2022.#MainBharatHoon #unsungperformers #IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/0oY5SmPynb