Instrument Components
🌍 Tamil Nadu, India
🎵 Narrative Bow Song
🏛 Ancient & Living Tradition
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ABOUT VILLU PATTU
Villu Pattu (வில்லுப்பாட்டு) literally means "Bow Song" in Tamil. An ancient performing art where mythological epics are narrated through song, with a massive 7–10 foot musical bow as the primary instrument. The lead singer (Annavi) plays the bow while a troupe sings the chorus.