Music is an integral part of Hindu religion. Hindu Gods and Goddesses are directly associated with musical instruments. The most famous being the flute of Krishna, hourglass drum (damaru) of Shiva and Veena of Goddess Saraswati. Silappatikaram, Tamil text composed in the 1st century BC, describes thirty types of drums along with many stringed and other musical instruments. Here is a look at 72 musical instruments Associated with Hinduism. Flute Flute in Hinduism is known as Bansuri and is associated with Sri Krishna. Flute is known as pullanguzhal in Tamil, Odakuzhal in Kerala, Mohuri in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Sumul in Tripura and Siphung in Assam. The flute used in North India is longer that the flute used in South India especially in Carnatic style of music. Keeping flute in home is considered to be auspicious by Hindus. Shankh – Conch The conch is an indispensible part of Hinduism and its rituals. It is blown during puja and festivals in temple