$JES 103 Jain Alphabet Book Level 1 Book

Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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Z IS FOR ZÄLAR
Z is for Zälar
Zälar is a Musical Instrument
A Zälar is played in some of the rituals performed in the temple. It is made of brass and it looks like a thick disk. It is played with the help of a wooden hammer that is tapped on the metal disk to make varying sounds. It is generally used at religious activities in front of an idol.
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