Murasu Explained
| Murasu |
| Image Capt: | Nagara murasu |
| Background: | percussion |
| Classification: | Percussion |
| Developed: | Tamil Nadu, India |
The murasu (Tamil: முரசு) is a type of drum that originated in Tamil Nadu, India several centuries ago.[1] [2]
Three types of Murasu are known.[3]
- Veera Murasu (martial drum), a kettle drum used for military purposes. It may be mounted on a tall platform called a Murasu Kattil.
- Thyaga Murasu (charity drum), a drum used when giving gifts, also used to invite poor people to receive goods.
- Nyāya Murasu (judgement drum), a drum used to call people to judicial proceedings or to submit their grievances requiring judgement.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: மனித நோய் தீர்க்கும், மயக்கும் ராகங்கள் (கட்டுரை).
- Web site: Secular and sacred. The Hindu. January 3, 2013. September 10, 2016.
- Drums of India through the Ages. The Journal of the Music Academy, Madras . Krishnaswami . S. . 30 September 2019 . 1967 . 38 . 73.
