Vina

The Vina is a gift of the Gods, with which sage Narada wanders through the worlds, praising Vishnu. It is also he who brought the Vina to earth.

He and Sarasvati are depicted with this plucked instrument. It is played by the Gandharvas Vishvavasu and Tumburu.

The Vinas of these characters have the following names
Kachapi – Sarasvati
Mahati – Narada
Brihati – Vishvavasu
Kalavati – Tumburu

In South India the Vina is the Yal.