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Ghugudi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Gitashastra (science of music)

Ghugudi refers to one of the various badyas/vadyas (music instruments) mentioned in the Sāraḷā Mahābhārata (i.e., the Odia Mahabharata): an adaption of the Sanskrit Mahābhārata (authored by Sāraḷā Dās) which represents an important foundation of the intellectual and cultural heritage of Oḍiśa.—The text combines not only spiritual subjects but also science, martial arts, veterinary medicine, rāgarāgiṇī (music and lyric), etc. A beautiful description of the different types of rāgas is given in the context of Ganesh dance on Bhishma Parva. Among some other musical instruments—Galturi, Sarguna, Anlabeni, Ghanti, Ghugudi, and Ramatala are the main one’s (Cf. Mahanty, 1973 Pg. 313).

Source: Journal of Novel Research and Innovative Development: The Excellence of Utkaliya and Indian Knowledge Traditions in Sarala Literature (gs)
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Gitashastra (गीतशास्त्र, gītaśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of Music (gita or samgita), which is traditionally divided in Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance (under the jurisdiction of music). The different elements and technical terms are explained in a wide range of (often Sanskrit) literature.

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