The mridangam is the primary percussion instrument in Carnatic music, a two-faced, barrel-shaped drum crafted from the wood of a jackfruit tree. In the Mylapore area of Chennai, several specialized workshops carry on the generational trade of building and repairing these instruments. Makers here work with skins from cows, goats, and buffaloes, stretching them over the wooden frame to create the precise tension required for classical performances.
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