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.