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GHATAM
Type: GHAN VADYA
Ghatam is a solid instrument made of clay. Mostly used in South Indian Classical Music, this instrument is found in Tamil Nadu. Majorly used in South Indian classical concerts with Mridangam and Khanjira.
GHATAM in Tamil Nadu
Material: Clay
A pitcher shaped pot made of baked clay with a large belly. The mouth is left uncovered. Beaten with fingers, palms, fists, and nails of both the hands-on various parts of the pot, to get a wide variety of sounds and tones. Used in South Indian classical concerts with Mridangam and Khanjira.
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