Panche Baja

Panche Baja (literally – five musical instruments) is a group of five traditional musical instruments played in Nepal during certain auspicious occasions like marriages. A small band of five people (traditionally, called Damahi) can form the musical band to perform in such occasions. The five instruments are:

1. Dholaki (Two sided drum, similar to Madal)
2. Tyamko (small kettle drum)
3. Damaha or Nagara (kettle drum)
4. Sahanai (a short pipe instrument) and
5. Jhurma or jhyali (cymbals)

These are traditional musical instruments of Nepal and are only found in Nepal. These are historical musical instrument of Nepal are more popular name when traditional music is concerned.