Seven (7) Chakra Hand Manjira Cymbals

Manjeera is a traditional handheld Cymbal Percussion instrument design in white metal and is the most common accompaniment in Devotional music & chants. It is an easy playing instrument consisting of two brass cymbals tied together with a string.

The player holds the two ends in each hand and claps them together to produce a tinkling sound that has a very high sustain.

They often accompany folk or devotional music.It is used in various religious ceremonies of India,especially bhajans.The manjira is an ancient instrument. Pictures of it have been found in temples dating back to the earliest times.They produce a rhythmic tinkling sound when struck together.The sound's pitch varies according to their size, weight and the material of their construction.A player can also adjust the timbre by varying the point of contact while playing.

Though Manjeera is a small metal Instrument,but it produces a sweet tinkling sound when struck together while doing Jugalbandhi with other Instruments. However, Manjeera playing is not an easy task, it requires a lot of Abhyasa (practice) and deep knowledge of Sur and Taal. Unlike other musical instruments such as Tabla,Mrudang, Shehnai this instrument did not get much recognition and appraisal from listeners.

Dimensions: 1 inch (H) X 2.5 inches (W) approx
Weight: 250 grams