The idakka (Malayalam: ഇടയ്ക്ക), also spelt edaykka/edakka, is an hourglass-shaped drum from Kerala in south India. This handy percussion instrument is very similar to the pan-Indian damaru .

The idakka (Malayalam: ഇടയ്ക്ക, literally, in the middle), also spelt edaykka/edakka, is an hourglass-shaped drum from Kerala in south India. This handy percussion instrument is very similar to the pan-Indian damaru.

Jun 17, 2021 · Idakka is a percussion instrument having its origin from Kerala in India. It is also spelt as Edakka or Edaykka which literally means “In the Middle”. This has shape like the “Damaru” and a two headed drum instrument but bigger than the Damaru.

Oct 20, 2019 · Idakka, also known as Deva Vadyam, is one of the most revered musical instruments of Kerala. Watch the video to learn more about this hour-glassed beauty, an...

Dec 27, 2018 · Idakka (idakkya/edakka/edakkya) is considered the most revered percussion instrument in Kerala and is known as Deva Vadyam.

Idakka is a percussion instrument from Kerala, shaped like an hour-glass with two headed drum, hung from the left shoulder. Striking the right side with a stick, the left is used for...

The idakka and udaku (udakai) re­pre­sent a class of hour-glass drums from south India. They are very si­mi­lar to the damaru which is found throughout India.

The idakka, also spelt edaykka/edakka, is an hourglass-shaped drum from Kerala in south India. This handy percussion instrument is very similar to the pan-India...

Edakka is an hour glass shaped drum, traditionally used as a part of the Panchavadyam, an instrumental music art form of Kerala, which accompanies some of the temple and church festivals. Played with a stick, this drum made with wood is considered to be a very auspicious instrument (in Malayalam - Devavadyam).

Idakka is the most divine among the mangala vadyas (auspicious instruments). It has the shape of "kadumthudi", the musical instrument played by Lord Shiva. Idakka is not placed on the floor and is hung near the sanctum sanctorum of the temple when not in use.