In Natyashastra musical instruments have been divided into four main categories based on how sound is produced. These include Stringed, wind, percussion and solid instruments.
Santoor a stringed instrument is popular in Kashmir.
Kamaicha is a bowed lute played by Manganiars of west Rajasthan.
Shehnai is a reed instrument and its use is known as Mangal Vidya. Ustad Bismillah Khan is credited for popularizing this instrument.
Tabla is a set of two vertical Oordhwaka drums. The right side is called tabla and left is Bayan or Dagga. Prominent musicians are Ustad Alla Rakha Khan, Zakir Hussain etc.
In Sun temple, Konark a large sculpture of a female Jhanj player, of 8 ft. is found.
