Murasu

Murasu
Nagara murasu
Percussion instrument
Classification Percussion
DevelopedTamil Nadu, India

The murasu (Tamil: முரசு) is a type of drum that originated in Tamil Nadu, India several centuries ago.

Three types of Murasu are known.

  • 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.
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