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Murasu

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. Provided by Wikipedia
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    thirukural ; transliteration தமிழ்- thamizh- english / by narayanasamy, j

    Published 2006
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