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Murasu
The
murasu
is
a type
of
drum
that originated in
Tamil Nadu, India
several centuries
ago
.
Three
types
of Murasu are known.
Veera Murasu
, a
kettle drum
used for
military
purposes. It may be
mounted
on a tall
platform
called a
Murasu Kattil
.
Thyaga Murasu
, a drum used when
giving
gifts
, also used to
invite
poor people
to receive
goods
.
Nyāya
Murasu
, a drum used to
call
people
to
judicial proceedings
or to submit their
grievances
requiring
judgement
.