ஐநதண மககளன வழவயலல பரமபரய இசககரவ பற / Traditional Musical Instrument Parai in the Life of the Ainthinai People

The Parai (drum) is a musical instrument created from the thick skin of animals. It is a traditional instrument of ancient Tamil society. By the use of this instrument, people drummed it to express their emotional thoughts to ensure the protection of their community and shared their joys. Thus, the instrument Parai became musical instrument that was connected with the life and blended with the emotions of the Tamil people. Even in the present times, even though the form and music of the Parai have undergone many changes due to the passage of time, its musical journey continues without any interruption. It carries the pride of traditional music and presents it to the world about the cultural identity and musical skills of the Tamils. This study will decode the role of the Parai used in the different landscapes of ancient Tamil Nadu. By investigating its different functions from agricultural rituals to communal use, the study illustrates how this skin-made instrument served as the rhythmic heartbeat of a highly organized and culturally developed Tamil civilization in ancient times. In order to find out the real facts, the theme how Parai (Leather Drum) has been an integral part used in the lives of the Ainthinai People