File:Mayuri.jpg

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English: Mayuri, Origin: Over 500 years ago, material: Wood, Metal. Region: North India. The instrument is in the shape of a peacock. It is called "Taus" in North India. "Taus" is a Persian word meaning peacock. It is currently played in Punjab. The music from this instrument sounds like a peacock's call. It is played using a bow. It has 28-30 strongs. It is used to recite Guru Granth Sahib songs called "Shabad Keertan".
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Author Venkatarangan Thirumalai
Camera location13° 04′ 10.93″ N, 80° 15′ 25.37″ E View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap

From the exhibition titled "Iyal Isai Museum" that happened from 11 January 2018 to 12 February 2018 at The Government Museum, Egmore, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu. Source: https://venkatarangan.com/blog/2018/02/the-egmore-museum-chennai/

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Hindustani String Musical Instrument from North India

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13°4'10.931"N, 80°15'25.369"E

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6 February 2018

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