text: EDAKKA: Membranophone
  KERALA
  An hour-glass-shaped two headed drum, slung from left shoulder. The right face is struck with a stick, while left hand is used for varying the tension of the parchment by pulling and releasing the cotton cord wound round the waist of the drum. Used as a part of instrumental ensemble, in the rituals conductd in the temples of kerala. Also as on accompaniment  to kathakali and mohiniattam classical dances.
  