[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891) › c10.30 # The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c10.30 The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c10.30 - **Language:** English ### [c10.30](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10.30) The Kurna is not always found, for only nobles of the highest rank are considered able to use it; and by Brahmins it is still held to be the most ancient and sacred instrument of music in existence, and they consequently give it a prominent place in their temple ritual. - [Previous: c10.29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10.29) - [Next: c10.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10.31) - [Up: c10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10.30](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10.30) · Pramāṇa