Yajnavalkya dasa 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 I want to purchase a mrdunga, but I noticed that all (except the Balarama Mrdunga) use leather. And the Balarama mrdunga, as far as I can tell, is almost out of production, save for a small 20 inch version. So where do the leather in mrdungas come from? If the mrdunga is made in India, can I assume the leather was from a cow that died naturally or accidentally? Any and all advice and opinions, insights, revelations and reveries in the matter are welcomed! If anyone knows of a source for the larger Balarama mrdungas, that would be appreciated. Or, if anyone here has an older, larger Balarama mrdunga, and want to sell it, I am interested. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jahnava Nitai Das 2 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 If the mrdunga is made in India, can I assume the leather was from a cow that died naturally or accidentally? Unfortunately it is likely the cows were killed for the leather. From what I heard they kill calves as the leather is more suitable for making drums. There was a letter going around a couple years ago explaining where the mridanga leather comes from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yajnavalkya dasa 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Thank you for the information! It is abominable that calves are killed for this purpose. It looks like I'll have to get the Balarama mrdunga. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites