Vina

Multistringed musical instrument
with a long hollow body and a sounding box at the bottom; the top has a
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Vina
The vina is a classical Indian musical instrument.
large hollow gourd projecting from
the back, which further amplifies the
sound. The vina is one of the classical
musical instruments, particularly in
southern India, where its mastery is
still held in high regard. In Indian
iconography, the vina is most strongly
associated with the goddess Saraswati, in keeping with her identity as
the patron deity of the arts, culture,
and learning.