Gagar

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Metal pitcher used to store water and as a musical beat instrument

Gagar (Punjabi: ਗਾਗਰ, pronounced: gāger), a metal pitcher used to store water in earlier days, is also used as a musical instrument in number of Punjabi folk songs and dances. It is played with both hands with rings worn on fingers. It is closely associated with the other music instrument, Gharha, which is an earthen pitcher.[1] Gagar is traditionally used by milk venders as milk container also in (Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Tarantaran districts) of Punjab.

Milk vender with typical traditional brass containers , Gagar ,used in Majha Region of Punjab 01.jpg
Milk vender with typical traditional brass containers , Gagar ,used in Majha Region of Punjab 02.jpg

See also[]

  • Gharha
  • Folk Instruments of Punjab

References[]

  1. ^ "PUNJAB'S BHANGRA INSTRUMENTS". www.vikramasentamritsar.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-21. Retrieved 10 Mar 2012.
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