Gong: Traditional Buddhist instrument handmade gong from Nepal.

Gongs are a traditional Nepalese and Tibetan instrument used since from the ancient times for meditation in Buddhist monasteries, religious events, ceremonial and rituals within the Tibetan and Nepalese Buddhist community. There are various types of gongs produced in Nepal, Tibet, China, India and their designs, structure and shape are very different but their use is almost same. A going is struck from the front side with a stick, wrapped in felt or covered by fur. The sound goes from a clear note cushioned softly by complimentary harmonics to a dark, rumbling and thundering resonant voice. Gongs, also known by the name tam-tam are East- Asiatic, bronze percussion instruments; they are related to single Cymbals, hung up vertical or horizontally, with a raised size on a stand. Generally the surface is flat or slightly rounded and the outer edge is bent backwards. They originate from the Han Dynasty (2000BC) in Tibet. The first Gongs were flat, later on, a cup was added (Java). Gongs have also applications beyond music, in recreation, therapy, performance art, religion, relaxation and meditation. Well trained therapists use large sized Gongs for Kidney massage. Contact us for wholesale Gongs from Nepal