8.5-9 inch Hand Cymbals Khartal Kartal, Indian Percussion Musical Instrument, Krishnas Aarti Kirtan Bhajan Religious ceremonies 8.5-9 inch length approximately. 1 Pc will be sent There can be few scratches as this is handmade For Lord Krishnas Bhajan. Khartal is an ancient instrument mainly used in devotional / folk songs. It has derived its name from Sanskrit words ?kara? meaning hand and ?tala? meaning clapping. This wooden clapper is a Ghana Vadya which has discs or plates that produce a clinking sound when clapped together. It falls under the class of idiophones of self-sounding instruments that combine properties of vibrator and resonator. Khartal can also be seen in many of the pictures of Meera Bai, the most famous devotee of Lord Krishna in the 16th Century. She was born into a Rathore family in Pali, Rajasthan. Khartal is very ancient as one looks into the figure of Saint Naradh HANDMADE EUPHONIOUS: This handmade cymbal instrument has been crafted by skilled artisans from India. Played to invoke spiritual energy, this product is Earth friendly, highly durable corrosion resistant. This handcrafted cymbal will remain the same for decades to come. GLORIOUS HISTORY SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT: Khartaal or Kartal is an ancient instrument, which finds mention in old hymns as well as depiction on age-old temple walls. It has always been a part of devotional ?Aarti?s sung in prayer and praise to the Gods, and its variants have found popularity by different names in different parts of the country. It is used in various religious ceremonies of India, especially bhajans This is for offering of all Gods and Goddesses, can be kept in our temple. It makes sound which gives peace and calmness. Can be used as Collectible or Daily Puja in Temple.