MADAL NEPALI INSTRUMENT

The Madal , used mainly for rhythm-keeping in Nepalese folk music, is the most popular and widely used hand drum in Nepal.The Madal consists of a cylindrical body with a slight bulge at its center, closed on both ends (the sides are often referred to as "heads", one head is smaller than the other).This typical Nepalese percussion instrument is the backbone of most of Nepali folk music.
The ancient name of Madal was Mardal.Typically, a wooden log is carved so as to form a hollow cavity, called Ghar.The heads are not of the same size; the larger and the smaller heads are often referred to as male and female respectively.Playing technique involves rhythmic struck one either ends(heads) with palm. The heads vibrate to produce sound when struck.
However everybody all over Nepal use it. For example, it has been said that the Madal was played at Buddha's wedding.