Carnatic Music Mridangam Performances

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Carnatic Music Mridangam Performances

Watch a large collection of exemplary Mridangam performances with this App

Mridangam performances by the renowned percussionists either solo or as pakkavadhyam

In ancient Hindu sculpture, painting, and mythology, the Mridangam is often depicted as the instrument of choice for a number of deities including Ganesha (the remover of obstacles) and Nandi, who is the vehicle and companion of Lord Shiva

Nandi is said to have played the mridangam during Shiva's arcane Tandava dance, causing a divine rhythm to resound across the heavens

The Miruthangam is thus also known as "Deva Vaadyam," or "Instrument of the Gods"

The word "mridangam" is derived from the two Sanskrit words "Mrid" (clay or earth) and "Ang," (body)

The importance of a percussionist has changed over the years. Earlier, percussionists only used to accompany the main artist like the vocalist but nowadays their involvement is not restricted to accompaniment only but also to present solo performances

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