How are musical instruments used in a mandir?

Answer 1

The sound of Shehnai, Nadaswaram, long horn (wind instruments) and Nagara (large drum) is considered auspicious. They are played at the gate of a temple.

When hymns are sung inside the temple, they use tablas, pitchers, cymbals, rattles, bells, and various wind-instruments, Flute, and various stringed instruments, sitar, etc.

Answer 2

Many. Drums, tablas, pitchers, cymbals, rattles, bells, and various wind-instruments, Shehnai, and various stringed instruments, sitar, etc. when hymns are sung.