Bobbili veena is considered to be invented in Bobbili of Vizianagaram district, Andhra pradesh
Geographical Indication
Bobbili veena is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music. The Veena is named
after Bobbili, a place where it was invented. In 2011 the musical instrument got a Geographical Indication
tag from the Government of India
History
Bobbili Veena is considered to be invented in Bobbili of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. The making
of the Veena started in the 17th century during the reign of Pedda Rayudu. At that time, playing Veena was a
common practice in India, specially South India. The entire development process of the Veena took more than
three centuries. Bobbili kingdom rulers were fond of music, and many of them learned to play Veena.[5] In
the Bobbili kingdom.
Miniatures from Bobbili Veena