Nayakhin by Subhash Ram Prajapati

Nayakhin is a Newar musical instrument used in many rituals. This instruments is mainly played by the Khadgis, however, this instrument is also played by other castes. It is also called as 'NayaKhin' or 'Dyah Khin'. Since it is also played in funeral processions it is also known as 'Seeh Bajan' (funeral drum). Long long ago, there was a tradition to play fanfare on NayaKhin to proclaim the news. In the Malla period, proclaiming by beating of NayaKhin was widely spread.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• nayakhin
• newar
• kathmandu
• bhaktapur
• subhash
• gyan

[meajit]

Hey its you playing the drums nice man why r u smiling looking at the camera. Great man

[acharyanabin]

hey subhash that was great job by you...keep on ur tradition save nepali culture...good..