Drummer playing Mizhavu - a big copper drum played as an accompanying percussion instrument in the Koodiyattam and Koothu, perfo
A mizhav or mizhavu is a big copper drum played as an accompanying percussion instrument in the Koodiyattam and Koothu, performing arts of Kerala . It is played by the Ambalavasi Nambiar community. The drum is played only with hands. The Sanskrit name of nambiar "Pānivāda" ('pāni' means hands and 'vāda' comes from the verb 'vādanam' meaning playing altogether meaning the one who plays with hands) comes from this reason.
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Location: India Kerala drummer playing mizhavu stage performing drums
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