The damaru has been associated with both Buddhism and Hinduism since long. It is strongly associated with Lord Shiva and the Sadhus in Hindu religion, while in Buddhism, the damaru is used for a different ritual ceremony by monks in Buddhist monasteries. The damaru is well known throughout the Indian subcontinent and bears a special significance in Indian culture and traditions. It is the musical instrument of Shiva. Shiva is generally depicted holding a damru, which essentially is the rhythm of all creative manifestation. As mentioned in the Shiva Sutra, when Lord Shiva performed the cosmic dance of ‘Tandava’, the pious sound coming from the drumbeats of his damaru gave birth to the Sanskrit language. Here, it is popularly known as a power drum, and when played tends to bring spiritual energy.
An added symbolic interpretation of the sound of the damru suggests that the drum beat is akin to the rhythm of the heartbeat. A different version also suggests that the sound of damru symbolizes the words of the Vedas. Naga Sadhus and other saints worshipping Shiva carry a Trishul and damaru along with them. They produce the sound during worship and also while seeking alms. The portable size of this musical instrument has also made it a favourite amongst the itinerant folk musicians.
Shiva holding damaru is most popular in the Nataraja form. The damaru is tied of Trishul of Shiva. Damaru represents recreation and enjoyment while Trishula represents fear. Damaru represents reproduction while Trishula represents death. This means positivity and negativity are linked with each-other and all is controlled by Lord Shiva. Shiva devotees believe that beating of the damaru by Shiva produced the very first sound (nada). This first sound was created from nothingness. Shiva began his dance of creation to the rhythm of the damaru. From his dance, the world came into being. Legend has it that Shiva passed on the knowledge of the sound of damru to his son, Lord Ganesha, who is hailed as a pakhavaj player. He then added more sounds and produced music.!! 
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