Pandit[1][2] Ravindra Yavagal (born 1959) is an Indian tabla player, performer and music teacher from the state of Karnataka.

[2] Yavagal started learning tabla at the age of 4 from his father, later from Veeranna Kamkar of Gayathri Gayana Shaala in Hubli and further vigorous training from Sheshagiri Hanagal.

A year later, he started hosting baithaks (musical gatherings) at his residence in Hubli and dedicated the events to his father.

[3] Yavagal played tabla in India and as well as internationally at music concerts – solo performances and also accompanied hundreds of instrumentalists and vocalists including several prominent artistes the likes of Ajoy Chakrabarty, Basavaraj Rajguru, Bhimsen Joshi, C. R. Vyas, Gangubai Hangal, Jasraj, Mallikarjun Mansur, Parveen Sultana, Rajan and Sajan Mishra and Salamat Ali Khan.

[6][2][4] He also played in the concerts of Carnatic music maestros including M. Balamuralikrishna, T. N. Krishnan, Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman among others.

Several of his students went on to become music teachers and performers, including Praveen D. Rao[9] and Udayraj Karpur [de].

[clarification needed][2] Yavagal's play is described as having admirable clarity and a balance in the approach of beating the drums with both hands.