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Traditional Bamboo Flute Craft Thrives in Madhora, Bihar Ahead of Dussehra Fair
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 08:36 PM
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Artisans in Madhora, Saran district are hand‑crafting bamboo flutes for the upcoming Dussehra fair, preserving a centuries‑old tradition.
Madhora block in Saran district of Bihar continues to nurture a hereditary craft of bamboo flute making, a skill handed down through generations of local families. The artisans work from modest workshops, selecting mature bamboo stalks and shaping them into melodic instruments using traditional tools.
In the weeks leading up to the annual Dussehra fair, these craftsmen are intensively preparing flutes that will be displayed and sold at the event. The fair, a major cultural gathering in the region, provides a vital platform for the makers to showcase their work to a wide audience of visitors and music enthusiasts.
The persistence of this craft reflects the community’s commitment to preserving intangible cultural heritage. Elder artisans mentor younger members, ensuring that the nuanced techniques of carving, tuning, and decorating the flutes are not lost.
Beyond cultural significance, the flute trade contributes modestly to the local economy, offering supplemental income to families involved in the craft and attracting tourists interested in authentic folk art.
In the weeks leading up to the annual Dussehra fair, these craftsmen are intensively preparing flutes that will be displayed and sold at the event. The fair, a major cultural gathering in the region, provides a vital platform for the makers to showcase their work to a wide audience of visitors and music enthusiasts.
The persistence of this craft reflects the community’s commitment to preserving intangible cultural heritage. Elder artisans mentor younger members, ensuring that the nuanced techniques of carving, tuning, and decorating the flutes are not lost.
Beyond cultural significance, the flute trade contributes modestly to the local economy, offering supplemental income to families involved in the craft and attracting tourists interested in authentic folk art.