Narasinghapettai nagaswaram gets GI tag.

Why in news?

• An ancient musical Instrument from Narasinghapettai, a village in Thanjavur, has been granted Geographical indication (GI) tag.
• It is highly complex musical instrument, dating back to the 13th century.
• Nagaswaram is made of ‘aacha maram; a tree known for its sturdy features.
• ‘Aacha’ wood, which is naturally water-resistant, is procured specifically from the Cauvery River basin for making the instrument.
• Artisans use drilling machines to make the nagaswarams that are played widely in functions like weddings and temple festivals.