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.

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Musical instruments played with drum sticks Tamil Nadu Tamil culture Tamil music {{Membranophone-instrument-stub

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