Sri Lankan Drums

Drums play a major role in Religion. While music was firstly used to entertain man, was then used in devotion to God. Major events, such as the Perehares of Sri Lanka are comprised of the sounds of Drums.

Farmers use many varieties of drums (Uddakki, Bummadi, ect..) when harvesting crops. Many a ritual in Sri Lankan Folklore, involves drums.
( Pirith &Thowil).