Rudrangam

An amalgamation of the Mridangam(left side circular membrane) and the Pakhawaj(right side circular membrane) ,the Rudrangam(pic below) is the brainchild of Vid. Satish Krishnamurthy. Inspired by the  rich tone of the treble face(right side of the Pakhavaj for a right-handed person) and the classical Gumuki sound (left side of the Mridangam for a right-handed person) this instrument was conceptualised by Satish and out into production by NIyaz Bhai from Mumbai. The captivating sound (audio below) of the Rudrangam especially adds a rich value to the compositions based on Lord Shiva!