TheSringa, also known astutari,ranasringa,blowhorn,sig,singa,kurudutu,gaali-kommu orkombu, is an ancient Indian musical instrument. It is a type of hornwind instrument.[1]
There are two shape types of bugles, one made in "S" shape, and the other in "C" shape. Material was originally made of animal horn, and of metal.
The tutari inMaharashtra, has survived not just because of its connections to royal traditions, but as a current political symbol. The instrument is also executed inSouth India, inSri Lanka, andNepal. It is played for festivals, and in ritual performances known askshetram vadyam. It is also played for marriages and in military music.[2][1]