Udaka Vadya is an Indian musical instrument. It is assumed either this musical instruments was

jal tarang The ''jal tarang'' (Hindi: जलतरंग) is a melodic percussion instrument that originates from the Indian subcontinent. It consists of a set of ceramic or metal bowls filled with water. The bowls are played by striking the edge with bea ...

or similar to it. This percussion instrument was categorized in medieval musical treatises under ghana vadya ( idiophonic instruments where the sound is produced by striking a surface). This instrument has been mentioned in Vatsyayana's ''

Kama Sutra The ''Kama Sutra'' (; sa, कामसूत्र, , ; ) is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism and emotional fulfillment in life. Attributed to Vātsyāyana, the ''Kama Sutra'' is neither exclusively nor predominantly ...

'', as well as the ''Sangeeta Parijata'' of the 17th century.usical Instruments: SolidsMusical Instruments: Solids"> The skill to play this instrument was one of the essential 64 ''kala'', or performing arts, to be learnt by a shishya (student) at

gurukul Education in India is primarily managed by state-run public education system, which fall under the command of the government at three levels: central, state and local. Under various articles of the Indian Constitution and the Right of Childre ...

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