The manjeera is a traditional percussion instrument of India. In its simplest form it is a pair of small hand cymbals. They often accompany folk or devotional music. It is used in various religious ceremonies of India especially bhajans. The manjira is an ancient instrument. Pictures of it have been found in temples dating back to the earliest times. Manjira are usually made of bronze brass copper zinc or Bell metal and connected with a cotton cord which passes through holes in their centre.
