Musical Instruments of Newars > Kaashi Baja

Kaashi Baja

 

Description
 

Popular among the Newars of Kathmandu valley, this Kasi Baja belongs to the TAAL BAJA {Rhythmic Instrument} category. Like MADAL, it’s wrapped with the leather while
the both ends are rubbed with KHARI , “ash”. This instrument is usually played during the BHAJAN {traditional hymns}. One of the extinct instruments, Kasi Baja can rarely be found played during traditional hymns these days.

 

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