A two-year-and-10-month-old girl, Swarshri Hegde, is going viral for setting a national record as a tabla prodigy. She has made it to the India Book of Records as the youngest person to play and recite 12 different taals on the tabla without making a mistake!
A Tabla Prodigy From Karnataka Sets National Record
Her name is Swarshri Hegde she is 2 years 10 months old. But at this little age only she has made into India Book of Records for reciting,playing 12 taals in Tabala. She is from Honnavara Uttara Kannada Karnataka. Congratulations to little Swarshri 😍👏💐 https://t.co/U5TjJKT35N
— Adarsh Hegde (@adarshahgd) October 24, 2026
In Indian classical music, playing the tabla is very hard, as you have to strike the drums with your hands in a perfect rhythm to create beats while reciting the vocal syllables, or bols. But a talented two-year-and-10-month-old girl from Honnavar, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, has left many adults behind in this skill. According to a viral video shared by @adarshahgd, Swarshri Hegde has made it to the India Book of Records for reciting and playing 12 taals on the tabla.
Her video of sitting on a stage and confidently playing the tabla with perfect timing has gone viral on social media, making her an overnight internet sensation. Her achievement may have taken months of practice and complete dedication.
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Netizens Praise The Little Girl
Just like us, netizens were amazed by the adorable tabla prodigy’s performance. One user even wrote, “Maa Saraswati has blessed the little angel,” while another commented, “She is blessed.” A third user also called it “unbelievable” and mentioned that the sounds she made while reciting felt divine.
Many people requested that her parents support her, as she is a young child with so much potential. Child prodigies are quite common in India, especially in classical music, which holds a very important place in the country’s music culture. Learning the tabla takes a lot of practice, patience and dedication.
Swarshri’s talent has impressed many people online, and her achievement has brought attention to her musical skills at such a young age. We hope she continues learning and making everyone proud.
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FAQs
Who is the new tabla prodigy from Karnataka?
Swarshri Hegde is a two-year-and-10-month-old girl from Karnataka who has made it to the India Book of Records for playing and reciting 12 taals on the tabla.
Is tabla tough to learn?
Yes, learning the tabla takes a lot of practice and patience.
