This drum is used in southern India, often a counterpart to the Pakhawaj. The Mridangam is the most important drum in Karnatic music.
The Ghatam is a clay pot percussion instrument used in the Carnatic music of South India
The Tavil or Thavil is from southern India and is traditionally used in temple and folk music, often accompanying the Nageshwaram at open-air temple festivals.



