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Nagara has been primarily used in Assamese folk and royal music towards that end. The kettle drum is made from either a metallic or wooden bowl covered upon parchment and played with wooden sticks. Historically, the Nagara was one of the nine instruments played in unison in these places, known as the Naubat. The instrument is one-two feet in diameter and is generally played in pairs, one giving off low-register tones and the other providing a higher register. The Nagara is also used by the Ahom and Bodo tribes for cultural and religious purposes. The Ahom community ruled Assam for over 600 years, during which time they introduced Nagara in royal procession, temple festivities, and more importantly, announcements of war. The Bodo tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam, also uses Nagara in festivals, dances, and traditional events. Presently, Nagara is still played during Assamese culture with a Shehnai to indicate its status as a quintessential Assamese musical instrument.
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Nagara has been primarily used in Assamese folk and royal music towards that end. The kettle drum is made from either a metallic or wooden bowl covered upon parchment and played with wooden sticks. Historically, the Nagara was one of the nine instruments played in unison in these places, known as the Naubat. The instrument is one-two feet in diameter and is generally played in pairs, one giving off low-register tones and the other providing a higher register. The Nagara is also used by the Ahom and Bodo tribes for cultural and religious purposes. The Ahom community ruled Assam for over 600 years, during which time they introduced Nagara in royal procession, temple festivities, and more importantly, announcements of war. The Bodo tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam, also uses Nagara in festivals, dances, and traditional events. Presently, Nagara is still played during Assamese culture with a Shehnai to indicate its status as a quintessential Assamese musical instrument.
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