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Mridangam: ‘Deva Vadyam’ Or Divine Instrument

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Feb 01, 2019, 07:40 PM | Updated 07:40 PM IST

The history of mridangam goes back a long time.

The history of mridangam goes back a long time.

The mridangam is an Indian percussion instrument of ancient origin. It has been played by Indians for more than 2,000 years.

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