Mridangam Groove, Adi Talam Solo, Neyveli B. Venkatesh, Music of India

, darbarfestival, Some consider the mridangam to have mythic origins. It is said to have been played during Lord Shivas tandav creation dance, sending primordial rhythms through the heavens. Join our newsletter at for the finest in Indian classical music and dance, and watch full length exclusive concerts in pristine HD on the Darbar Player: If you want to learn more about how Carnatic rhythm workswatch mridangam maestro Dr Trichy Sankarans hourlong introduction lesson in pristine HD on the Darbar Player, along with dozens of other captivating concerts: Learn more about the music: Neyveli B Venkatesh is a Chennaibased mridangam player. His rhythm training began under his father AS Balaramanan, and continued under PP Venkatesan and MN Kandaswamy