Thanjavur Veenai is a handicraft product originating from Tamil Nadu and is one of the most ancient and revered Indian musical instruments. Thanjavur Veena is the first musical instrument in the country to get the GI tag.
The work involves making the resonator (kudam), the neck (dandi) and a tuning box, the three integral parts of the Veena. Jackfruit wood is used to make the Veena. The wood gets cut, intricately carved, shaped, and assembled. The body of the Veena is beautifully painted, carved and chiselled by hand. This makes the Thanjavur Veena distinct and elegant from other Veenas.
In the case of 'Ottu' veena, the parts are made separately and assembled. In the case of 'Ekantha' veena, it gets carved out of the whole wood of the jackfruit tree.
The Thanjavur Veena has four playing cords/strings. And, there are three special thalam strings. The major bridge that produces all important notes is a flat bar. The flat bar is made of exquisite brass. The bar is not straight; however, you will see a slight curve on its surface and this gives the Thanjavur Veena its unique, characteristic sound.
GI Tag Registration Date : 30 March 2013
GI Tag Number : 209
Certificate Number : 188
Geographical Area : Tamil Nadu
Special Cover Release Date : 03 September 2015
Cancellation : Thanjavur 613 001
Type : Special Cover
Cover Identification Number : TN/24/2015
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