To the east of the Arabian Sea, the middle part of the Konkana coast or the western part of Mysore (now known as Karnataka) is called Kodańd́abhumi. In other words, the ancient name of the regions of north Kanarah, south Kanarah and Goa (Gomantaka) etc. is known as Kodańd́a. Accordingly, to some, the southern branch of Indo-Aryan music is Carnatic music, while others say it is Kodańd́a music or Deccan music. The southern branch of Indo-Aryan music is rich in rhythm. Moreover, the Kodańd́a music exquisitely harmonizes swift and slow tempos of rhythm.