Mandar Musical Instrument of Jharkhand Receives Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Mandar, an indigenous musical instrument of Jharkhand, granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai. |
| Type of Instrument | Double-headed percussion instrument made of red soil, with leather coverings on both ends (smaller on the right, larger on the left). |
| Unique Feature | One side is traditionally made from soil (unlike dhol/dholak), coated with Kirman on the smaller opening. |