Q. ‘Mahuri’ is a traditional musical instrument belonging to which Indian state?
Answer: Odisha
Notes: The Mahuri is a traditional wind instrument belonging to the state of Odisha, India. It is considered a Mangala Badya meaning ‘auspicious instrument’ and hence, is often a part of music arrangements during marriages, though it is often found in folk theatres like Rama Nataka and dances like Chhau too. Major traditional musical Instruments of Kerala are Chenda, Maddalam, Kuzhal. Major traditional musical Instruments of Himachal Pradesh are dammama, damanght, gajju, doru, nagara, dholkunagarth. Major traditional musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh are Ujuk Tapu, Ponu Yoksi, Pui.
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