SARASWATI
VEENA
The Sarasvati veena is an Indian Plucked string instrument.
It is named after the Hindu goddess Saraswati, who is usu-
ally depicted holding or playing the instrument. FAMOUS SARASWATI
VEENA PLAYERS
South Indian music that is carnatic classical is played on
this veena its whole body is made of jackfruit wood it has
24 freats, the veena which is displayed in this exihibition
is spacial because it is made with a single wood that’s why
this is also know as ektantra veena playing style of this
veena is vertical, it consist of four main melody strings. • Muthuswami Dikshitar
HISTORY • Emani Sankara Sastry (Andhara style)
The veena has a recorded history that dates back to the
approximately 1500 BCE. • Karaikudi Sambasiva Iyer (Karaikudi style)
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• Veenai Dhanammal (known for her individual style)
• Veena Sheshanna (Mysore style)
• Veena Subbanna (Mysore style)
• Veena Ventatagiriappa
• Veena Doraiswamy Iyengar (Mysore style)
• Chitti Babu (Andhara style)
• Karaikudi Subbarama Iyer (Karaikudi style)