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Thanjavur veena maker replicates ‘Mayuri Yaazh’
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January 07, 2021 13:12 IST
The intricate engraving to shape the peacock base was the toughest part of the project, said veena maker N. Rajendran.
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Veena artisan N. Rajendran with his handcrafted instrument Mayuri Yaazh seen in Thanjavur. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The intricate engraving to shape the peacock base was the toughest part of the project, said veena maker N. Rajendran. A veena maker of Thanjavur, N. Rajendran, has made a replica of the ‘Mayuri Yaazh’, an ancient open-stringed harp of Tamil music whose resonator base is shaped like a peacock. Though the instrument was made for a private collector in Karur as an ornamental showpiece, Mr. Rajendran is confident that interest will be revived in the now rarely used Yaazh.