welcome to the Indian post :)

Hey Bloggers :) 
Today I want to talk about a few interesting Indian instruments...

First I'd like to talk about is one that I solely picked because of the way it looks, may I introduce you to the... TAUS, also known as the Mayuri 
Before I show you this instrument, here's some information about it :) 
This instrument was very popular in the nineteenth century. There are four melody strings and fifteen sympathetic strings that will sound when the instruments were played. This instrument is typically used in religious ceremonies. Although these facts about the instrument are very interesting, the most interesting fact about this instrument is it's shape. This instrument is shaped as a peacock, the reasoning behind this is because in Indian culture, the God of music is represented by a peacock, therefore, that's the shape of the Taus, which is used in most religious ceremonies! 


Next, I want to talk about an instrument that I think is absolutely beautiful! This instrument is called the Sursanga. This instrument is known in India as a highly decorated instrument. As nice as they look, they were usually just given as gifts and used as wall decorations or for display. The paint design is usually painted in the Mysore style and the belly depicts both Ganesha and Sarasvati. I chose to talk about this instrument because again, I think it's absolutely beautiful, and I love stringed instruments, I think they make the most beautiful sounds and look the best in general, especially the Sursanga! 

Have you ever just been washing your hair so thankful to be getting that grease off of your scalp. You'll sit in there for an hour just rubbing and massaging your head and you start thinking to yourself, "where did shampoo even come from?" Well luckily, through my intensive research, I have discovered that shampoo actually comes from India! In India, they call it "Champo", and this term actually means to massage the scalp! I know I love a clean head, so this is me saying, thank you India! 

As always, thanks for reading everyone! Love you guys!
Peace :) 
-Gracie C s
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  1. Asa Murphy-CaldwellNovember 7, 2020 at 1:42 PM

    Hey Gracie! I love the colors you used on your post, so beautiful! I also found the Taus instrument intimating weirdly enough. I think it's the size and how pretty it is, I'd be afraid to touch it or even play it. And I'm gonna start calling Shampoo, "Champo" I love the way it sounds, and when people ask why I can educate them on where the term came from. Great Post Gracie!

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  2. Cameron McGaheeNovember 7, 2020 at 6:50 PM

    Woooww! I too, am thankful for India! I don't know what I would do without Shampoo or Champo! Another wow, that instrument is so beautiful. No wonder people gift it rather than play it, I'd hate to chip the paint or ruin it somehow. It looks like it takes forever to craft. Just stunning.

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  3. faith sidesNovember 8, 2020 at 12:07 PM

    Great Blog Gracie! I do not know what I would do without shampoo haha, my hair gets so oily sooooo fast so thank goodness for India. I also really find it cool how their instrument is in the shape of a peacock, it is very beautiful!

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