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The veena is an ancient, sacred plucked string instrument from the Indian subcontinent, central to Carnatic and Hindustani classical music, with history dating back to 1700 BCE. Often associated with Goddess Saraswati, it features 24 frets, a resonator (often jackfruit wood), and is renowned for its deep, melodic sound and 7-string structure.

Key Aspects of the Veena:

Types: Major variations include the South Indian Saraswati Veena, North Indian Rudra Veena, and the Vichitra Veena.

Structure: Traditionally carved from jackfruit wood, consisting of a fingerboard, peg box, and resonator (kudam).

Usage: It is played seated, with the main resonator on the lap and the smaller gourd resting on the left thigh.

Significance: It is deemed a "divine instrument" and a foundational tool for Indian classical music development.

Modern Options: Electronic veenas, such as the Radel Sunadavinodini, are available for around 32,000 INR for portability and built-in amplifiers.

Popular Varieties & Pricing (2026):

Traditional Handcrafted Thanjavur Veena: Often considered top-tier, with prices starting around 50,000 INR.

Full Deep Carving Ekantham Veena: Premium, intricately carved models can exceed 300,000 INR.

Student/Beginner Models: Various brands on Amazon.in provide specialized options, including miniature or student-grade instruments.
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Here, daughter of a famous Veena Vadaka is playing Veena in a Seemantha Shasthra function of the daughter in law of the Archak of Saligrama Gurunarasimha Temple.
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