The khukuri (Nepali: खुकुरी) is a Nepalese knife with an inwardly curved edge, used as both a tool and as a weapon in Nepal and neighboring countries of South Asia. Traditionally it was, and in many cases still is, the basic utility knife of the Nepalese people. It is a characteristic weapon of the Nepalese Army, the Royal Gurkha Rifles and of all Gurkha regiments throughout the world, so much so that many English-speakers refer to the weapon as a "Gurkha blade" or "Gurkha knife". The kukri often appears in Nepalese heraldry and is used in many traditional rituals such as wedding ceremonies.
The "kukri" and "kukkri" spellings are of Western origin, the original Nepalese form being khukuri.
Panche Baaja "Five Musical Instruments" is a set of five traditional Nepali musical instruments that are played during holy ceremonies like marriages. Panche baajas are usually played by the Damai; these are Dalit (untouchable) castes in Hindu tradition.
The panche baja includes the jhyali (cybals), tyamko (small kettledrum) or dholak (drums), damaha (large kettle drum), narsiha (a long S-shaped trumpet), shehnai (a folk oboe), and karnal (a wide-mouthed, straight trumpet with a bell that resembles the datura flower.).
Other rendering give the ensemble as: shehnai, jhyali, dholki, tyamko, and damaha.
