CultureSeptember 2, 2026

veena

VEE-nuh

Definition

A large, stringed musical instrument originating from ancient India, typically featuring a long neck and a resonating gourd, used in classical Indian music.

Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'vīṇā', the term has been used since ancient times to describe various stringed instruments in the Indian subcontinent.

In the news

A veena is displayed as part of the restaurant's interior decor to help ground the space in India's classical music traditions and enhance the overall cultural atmosphere.

India’s first spiritual dining restaurant to open in Hyderabad

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The Siasat Daily

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