shahnai | शहनाई
Shahnai (Devanagari: शहनाई; ISO 15919: śahanāī) is a short, pipe-like wind instrument similar to a clarinet.
In Indian tradition, its sound is considered deeply auspicious. Therefore, it is customarily played during weddings, festivals, and other happy occasions to invoke good fortune.
Further Reading and Reference
- Related Concepts: vina, chang
- Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 7