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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 (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. (en)
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  • Nagara murasu (en)
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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. (en)
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  • Murasu (en)
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