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Mridangam

The Mridangam, also known as a tannumai, is a percussion instrument from India of ancient origin. The word "mridangam" is derived from the two Sanskrit words mŗda (clay or earth) and anga (body). Early mridangams were indeed made of hardened clay. The instrument itself is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in Carnatic music ensemble. Over the years, the mridangam evolved to be made of different kinds of wood due to its increased durability, and today, its body is constructed from wood of the jackfruit tree.

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