The veena is among the oldest of Indian musical instruments. From the references to Vedic writings, it can date back to around the first millennium B.C. Temple sculptures from the 2nd century B.C. show a type of veena being played.

Where was veena invented?

In its current form, the instrument can be attributed to Raghunath Nayak ( circa 17th century ) of Tanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The veena is 1.5m long and is made from jackwood.

Who invented musical instrument veena?

In the ancient texts, Narada is credited with inventing the Veena, and is described as a seven string instrument with frets. According to Suneera Kasliwal, a professor of Music, in the ancient texts such as the Rigveda and Atharvaveda ( both pre-1000 BCE), as well as the Upanishads (c.