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How Is Shehnai Is Different From Pungi


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The difference between shehnai and pungi :

  • Shehnai is an improved version of pungi as it has better tonal quality than pungi.
  • Shehnai was traditionally played in royal courts, temples and weddings, while pungi is played by Jogi in the Thar desert
  • Shehnai is played by a team or a group of people, while the pungi is usually played solo.
  • Shehnai is a natural hollow stem pipe that is longer and broader than a pungi. Pungi has seven holes on the body of the pipe.

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