Srila Prabhupada on Mrdanga-making

There is no need of sending the artisan to U.S.A. better send our disciples from here and learn the art there. In this connection manufacturing the mrdanga shells as well as the skin work on it is very essential. If possible our men may learn how to make karatalas also. At Navadvipa, there are many artisans for this purpose.
The summary is that our men must learn these four things: doll making, mrdanga making, karatala making and if possible making saris.

- Letter to Jayapataka, Bhavananda, 9 May, 1973

Make as many mrdangas as possible.

- Letter to Tamal Krishna, 11 January, 1974

The mrdanga-making is very important. The new bhaktas, they can be engaged in the mrdanga-making and also help Bharadraja with the doll-making

- Letter to Jayatirtha, 20 November, 1975