Associations to the word «Mridangam»

Wiktionary

MRIDANGAM, noun. An ancient Indian percussion instrument, a two-sided drum whose body is usually made from a hollowed piece of jackfruit wood. Connected with hindu mythology in which numerous gods play this instrument: Ganesha, Shiva, Nandi, Hanuman etc.

Wise words

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