PANCHABADYA (Folk Instruments of Western Odisha)
PANCHABADYA Before going into the topic “ Panchabadya ”, we should have some idea regarding the “ Lokabadyas ” as “ Panchabadya ” comes under this category. So, now the question is what people call a “ Lokabadya ” ? Well the answer for this question in layman language is the instruments/ badyas manufactured, used and played by common people of the villages. In other terms, it can be said that the instruments that are being used in Folk dances and Folk Music are known as “ Lokabadya ” . According to some philosophers, the “ Dambaroo ” of lord Shiva is the first Lokabadya . The combination of five Lokabadyas of western Odisha is known as “ Panchabadya ”. It has also have some local names they are : o Ganda Baja o Dulduli Baja o Bajnia Baja . The instruments which comes under Panchabadya are: · DHOL · NISHAN/LISHAN/LUHA · TASA · TIMK...