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Gurbani Musical Instruments - Rabab & Taus
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Historical string instruments used in Gurmat Sangeet.
Gurmat Sangeet relies on classical Indian Ragas performed with historical string instruments crafted specifically for Gurbani singing.
Bhai Mardana Ji played the stringed Rabab while accompanying Guru Nanak Dev Ji across thousands of miles during the Udasis.
Other iconic instruments include the peacock-shaped Taus created by Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the Dilruba, Saranda, and Joori drums.
Key Heritage Highlights
- âĻ Rabab played by Bhai Mardana Ji during Guru Nanak Dev Ji Udasis
- âĻ Taus created in the shape of a peacock by the 6th Guru
- âĻ Saranda designed by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji
- âĻ 31 prescribed Ragas in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji