Mridamgam Body Material: Wood

We are one of the well known companies engaged in supplying an excellent quality spectrum of Mridamgam in Kottayam, Kerala, India. Mridangam is a South Indian version of the pakhawaj. It bears a strong superficial resemblance topakhawaj but there are major differences in construction and technique. The tone of the instrument is quite different. This is due to differences in construction.

The construction of the mridangam is interesting. It has heavy annular membrane around the right side, and a number of pieces of straw which are placed radially between the annular membrane and the main membrane. The right side has a permanent application, known as soru or karanai. The left side uses a mixture of flour and water to provide a proper tone. This application must be removed after each performance. The lacing and heads are all placed upon a barrel shaped wooden shell. The wood is usually of jackwood.