Saraswati veena
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The Sarasvatī vīṇa is an ancient Indian plucked veena. It is named after the Hindu goddess Saraswati, who is usually depicted holding or playing the instrument. Also known as raghunatha veena, it is u
Tuning Pegs (Kunti) of Saraswati Veena
Close up of a veena being played.
Goddess Saraswati depicted playing the veena
Electric veena
Rudra veena
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The rudra veena, also called the bīn in North India, is a large plucked string instrument used in Hindustani music, especially dhrupad. It is one of the major types of veena played in Indian classical
Saraswati veena
…the veena is referred to as a vaiṇika. The Saraswati veena is one of 4 major types of veena today. The others include chitra veena, vichitra veena and rudra veena. Out of these the rudra and vichitra veenas are used more often in Hindustani music, while the Saraswati veena and the chitra veena are used more…
Rudra veena
Dagar-vani rudra veena, showing the frets, dandi, carved peacock and makara, and tumbas
Maiden playing the vina. Venugopala Shrine of Ranganatha Temple, Srirangam. Early 17th century.
Jagdish Temple, Udaipur, 1651 A.D. Vina resembling rudra veena.