Murasu
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.
Murasu
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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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The murasu was used for disseminating information during the ancient period, as mentioned in the Sangam Literature. It must have been used to inform people about natural disasters too.
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• Name — Murasu • Background — percussion • Classification — Percussion • Developed — Tamil Nadu, India
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