Musical Instruments of Newars > Bas

Bas

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Bas is the musical instrument of Jyapu farmers belonging to Kathmandu valley. A special sort of pinewood is used to construct this. It’s played in Kertik where people use to sing and dance in group near Narayan temple’s surroundings. While singing, Bus describes the 10 incarnation of god Bishnu. This is a rhythmic instrument.

 

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