Jharkhand Folk Drum Mandar Conferred Geographical Indication Tag
The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has conferred the Geographical Indication (GI) tag on the Mandar, a renowned traditional percussion instrument from Jharkhand. Crafted from indigenous red clay and leather, the double-headed drum plays a central role in the cultural and festive heritage of the state's tribal communities.
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