Government of India
QR Code
DUDUNGA
Type: TAT VADYA
Dudunga is a stringed instrument made of bamboo and gourd. A rare musical instrument used by the Parajas of Koraput district.
DUDUNGA in Odisha
Material: Bamboo, Gourd
The Dudunga, also known as the Dunduni, is a rare musical instrument used by the Parajas of Koraput district. This instrument is very similar to the Kendera used by the Konds of Kandhamal district. The bamboo sticks are cut to a definite size. The shell of a gourd, covered with kid skin, is attached to the two ends of the bamboo stick and strings are attached across the length of the bamboo stick.
Recognizing the ongoing need to position itself for the digital future, Indian Culture is an initiative by the Ministry of Culture. A platform that hosts data of cultural relevance from various repositories and institutions all over India.
Indian Culture App
The Indian Culture Portal is a part of the National Virtual Library of India project, funded by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The portal has been created and developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Data has been provided by organisations of the Ministry of Culture.
Email Id : indian-culture@gov.in