mridanga | मृदंग

Mridanga (Devanagari: मृदंग; ISO 15919: mr̥daṅga) is a traditional percussion instrument.

It is a double-headed, barrel-shaped drum featuring animal hide on both the left and right faces. It is played by striking the taut surfaces with the hands.

Further Reading and Reference

• Also written as mridang
• Related Concepts: jhanjh, vina
• Reference: Sadhan Sadhya - The Way to God's Love, March 2023