The Musical Instrument that Defines
Maharastra- Tutari
“In our culture, we have such respect for musical instruments, they are like part of God”
- Pandit Ravi Shankar
In India,
music has been respected, worshipped and celebrated since the historic times. Each state has its own glorious music which adds to the variety of Indian music. When it comes to Maharashtra, Tutari needs to have a special mention. It is the instrument that is a part of all the major festivities of the state. Here is everything that you need to know about Tutari.
Tutari, the
Marathi trumpet, is a bugle-like instrument. Traditionally, it is made of bullock horn in a special manner. However, with the passage of time, it is now being made up of metal.
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The historical origin of the instrument
Tutari Marathi music dates back to the historical times when Maharashtra was ruled by kings. On hearing the sound of Tutari, you can easily find out that it has a royal touch. In the past, Tutari was played before the arrival of rulers and kings of Maharashtra to announce their arrival. Tutari music is also an integral part of the Palkhi tradition of Maharashtra.
Tutari Marathi Music
The general price of Tutari varies from 2000-4000 INR. However, it can even go up depending on the size and the design of the instrument.
If you are living in
Maharashtra, it is not a difficult job to buy Tutari. It is easily available in every shop that sells musical instruments. However, if you are not in the state and want to own this beautiful traditional
Marathi musical instrument, you need to buy it online.
Craftsvilla is one of the most popular websites where you can buy Tutari from and get it delivered almost anywhere in India.
If you are into watching Bollywood movies or TV shows, you must have surely heard the
Tutari music quite a number of times. A Maharashtrian storyline is incomplete without the
Tutari music that played in the background to make the audience
connected with the show. It plays even an important role in the period films and shows that are based on Marathi rulers.
Ganesh Chaturthi
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Tutari music in the modern times
While Bollywood does not use the sound of this Marathi trumpet very often, the Marathi cinema and music revolve around it. Almost every Marathi movie has some or the other element of Tutari music. In 2017, a song was released by Shankar Mahadevan on the occasion of
Ganesh Chaturthi by the name Tutari. The song was often played at the Ganpati pandals and has made the word more popular among the youth of Maharashtra and the music lovers of the country.
Marathi Musical Instrument
This
Marathi musical instrument Tutari has the power of taking you back to the times of rulers with its powerful sound. It shows the culture of Maharashtra and points out the uniqueness of the music of this state. The Indian musical instruments are worth your appreciation and Tutari is one of them.
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