Pakhawaj
The Pakhawaj is a two-headed Indian drum, similar to the Mridangam. It is also referred to as Mardal, Pakuaj, Pakhvaj or Mardala. The Pakhawaj is used to escort dance and musical performances. The Pakhawaj Indian drum is placed horizontally on a cushion, with the left hand playing the larger bass drum head and the right hand playing the smaller tenor drum head. |