Introduction

Mayur Veena is a rare musical instrument of India. Taus means peacock. Lower part of TAUS is like peacock and upper is like Rudra Veena. TAUS is played with the bow of sarangee. The introduction & Picture of Taus is published in the book, “My Music My Life” (By Bharat Ratna Pt. Ravi Shankar)"Bharateeya Sangeet Vadya" (By Dr. Lalmani Mishra) and "Punjab Kee Sangeet Parampara" (By Dr. Geeta Pental).

Historical aspects

Taus is a glimpse of the past musical culture of Indian Royal courts that had been patronized by the kings, 150 years ago in the Royal Court of Vishnupur (Bengal). Ram Keshab Bhattacharya had been renowned Taus player and 100 years ago in the Royal Court of Kapoorthalla (Punjab) Meer Rahmat Khan and Mahant Gajja Singh had been famous players of Taus.

Accompanying instruments of Taus

Tumbaru Veena – This is the old shape of modern Tanpoora.Tumbaru Veena had been prepared with one wood .

Students of Mayur Veena

Under the training programe of sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi (Govt. of India) and under the guidance of Pt. Shri Kumar Mishra (Guru)-