These are the ancient string (Tanti Saaz) instruments used in Gurmat Sangeet. These instruments were almost extinct in this modern world but with the blessings of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji these string instruments were again brought into limelight by not only using them to sing the whole Guru Granth Sahib ji in the original Raagas […]

These are the ancient string (Tanti Saaz) instruments used in Gurmat Sangeet. These instruments were almost extinct in this modern world but with the blessings of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji these string instruments were again brought into limelight by not only using them to sing the whole Guru Granth Sahib ji in the original Raagas but also by training scores of young students in playing these. And now these instruments are used in Gurmat Sangeet by Anahad Bani Jatha at Baru Sahib.

1st Saaz is Drupadi Rabab:- This instrument was played by Bhai Mardana Ji when Guru Nanak Dev used to recited Gurbani.

2nd Saaz is Taus:- This instrument is shaped like a peacock and was made at the time of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib ji and then later on used by Guru Gobind Singh to recite Gurbani.

3rd Saaz is sitar which very well known instrument in India.

(Starting from left)4th Saaz is Saranda which was made by Guru Amardas ji and later used by Guru Arjan Dev ji to recite Gurbani.

5th Saaz is Sarangi which was played at the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib ji in dhadi waran and this is also well known Saaz in Hindustani Classical Music.

6th Saaz is Dilruba which is used by Sikh Sangat in Gurmat sangeet to recite Gurbani.

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