Nepalese sarangi

The Nepali Sarangi (Nepali: नेपाली सारङ्गी) is a Nepali folk instrument. It is a chordophone played by bowing. Traditionally in Nepal, the Sarangi was only played by people of Gandarbha or Gaine caste (both contested and interchangeable terms), who sing narrative tales and folk song, however, in present days, its popularity extends beyond the Gandharba community and is widely used and played by other caste members as well. It has also garnered much interest in music genres such as Nepali rock and film music. While the Sarangi has long been a quintessential Gandharba instrument, its counterpart, the arbajo, which is a plucked lute that's rarely played except for a few bands like Kutumba.