Pungi of Murli is surely meant to put someone in half conscious state, but not just set back a snake in typical bag or case. In fact, Murli is same musical instrument played by Jogis or cobra charmers which needs round mouthful of air for playing. The melody of Murli is high and thin in tone or a continuous low humming sound and almost fast tone for tune or melody. Pungi is constructed from a solid cover of coconut by fitting piece of bamboo in it. Pungi is particularly played by snake charmers to involve snakes for dancing mostly in Terai
Kombu (instrument) Kombu (instrument) The Kombu (Tamil:கொம்பு) or Kompu also known as the Kombu Pattu is a wind instrument (a kind of Natural Horn) in Tamil nadu and Kerala. Usually played along with Panchavadyam, Pandi Melam, Panchari melam etc. This musical instrument is usually seen in south India. The instrument is like a long horn ("Kombu" in Tamil language). In ancient days "kombu" played during war along with Murasu. Listed one of the Musical instruments used by ancient Tamil people out in Tirumurai dated 6th to 11th century, Sangam Period. வெல் படைத் தறுகண் வெஞ்சொல் வேட்டுவர் கூட்டம் தோறும் சில்லரித் துடியும் கொம்பும் சிறு கண்