{"product_id":"damaru-drum","title":"Damaru Drum","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eDiscover the Damaru Drum, a traditional, hourglass-shaped percussion instrument. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTraditionally used across\u003cstrong\u003e India\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNepal\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eDamaru\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for its unique, rhythmic sound. For generations, it has been an essential part of religious, cultural, and musical practices throughout these regions, particularly within \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist and Hindu traditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW IS THE DAMARU DRUM MADE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDamarus are made in \u003cstrong\u003eNepal\u003c\/strong\u003e, often in the \u003cstrong\u003eKathmandu Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, by craftspeople who specialize in ritual and decorative pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheepskin covers\u003c\/strong\u003e both faces of the drum, stretched and fixed to the edges of the resin body, giving a fine, even texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e body\u003c\/strong\u003e of the damaru is moulded from \u003cstrong\u003eresin\u003c\/strong\u003e, painted turquoise on top and glossy black across the centre section, giving it a smooth, symmetrical hourglass shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe centre join is trimmed with a gold and red embroidered \u003cstrong\u003ebraid\u003c\/strong\u003e, and two small coloured \u003cstrong\u003epompoms\u003c\/strong\u003e on the end of red cords serve as the\u003cstrong\u003e striking beads\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S THE DAMARU USED FOR IN HINDUISM AND BUDDHISM?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Hinduism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt's the emblematic attribute of\u003cstrong\u003e Shiva\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Lord of the Dance (Nataraja). The\u003cstrong\u003e beat of the drum\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the\u003cstrong\u003e pulse of the cosmos\u003c\/strong\u003e: it's the primordial sound that gives birth to time and creation. By handling the damaru, Shiva keeps the rhythm of the universe's endless cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Tantric Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUsed mainly by advanced practitioners, it serves as a powerful ritual tool. Its high-pitched sound is meant to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvoke deities\u003c\/strong\u003e: it acts as a sound offering to call protectors and buddhas to manifest themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeditation\u003c\/strong\u003e: the rhythm helps focus the mind, breaking up distracting thoughts and encouraging deep concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e: it reminds the practitioner of the fleeting nature of all things (impermanence) and emptiness, while also serving as a support for reciting mantras and keeping the rhythm during complex visualisations in ceremonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTo sum up, whether it's holding the cosmic rhythm for Shiva or awakening consciousness in tantrism, the damaru is a sonic bridge between the profane world and the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT SOUNDS DOES THE HOURGLASS DRUM PRODUCE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe damaru produces a\u003cstrong\u003e dry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eclicking sound\u003c\/strong\u003e, close to a rhythmic rattle, as the beads or pompoms strike the stretched skins on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurning the wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e in a quick, steady motion creates a continuous beat, alternating between the two faces, which can be slow and meditative or fast and percussive depending on the rhythm applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOn this\u003cstrong\u003e resin\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e sheepskin model\u003c\/strong\u003e, the\u003cstrong\u003e sound \u003c\/strong\u003estays\u003cstrong\u003e light\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efairly muted\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a crisp clicking tone but not much resonance, ideal for gentle practice rather than powerful percussion.\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eMaterials: Natural sheepskin and a sturdy resin body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eDimensions: 13.8 cm diameter - 6.8 cm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eIncluded: Ethnic-style bag and traditional ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; GUARANTEE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping Australia-Wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery: 8 to 13 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Prices Include GST \u0026amp; Customs - No Hidden Fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tuning Fork And Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54278754140497,"sku":"14:691#S black","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2902\/9713\/files\/Damarudrum.webp?v=1783612097","url":"https:\/\/www.tuningforkandco.com\/products\/damaru-drum","provider":"Tuning Fork And Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}