[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) › c10.9 # The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c10.9 The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c10.9 - **Language:** English ### [c10.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10.9) It is a common custom for the members of particular castes, sects, &c., to meet together at stated intervals for the purpose of worship, either in each other’s houses or in temples. On these occasions music forms a prominent feature, and consists of hymns of different kinds, accompanied by a variety of instruments. Music of this nature is called Bhazana, and its use is almost universal. - [Previous: c10.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10.8) - [Next: c10.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10.10) - [Up: c10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.day-1891.c10.9) · Pramāṇa