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.