Government of India
QR Code
MATAKI
Type: GHAN VADYA
Mataki is a solid instrumrnt made of clay. Found in Rajasthan, it is identical to Ghatam in South India.
MATAKI in Rajasthan
Material: Clay
Made of burnt clay, the ordinary pitcher of daily use in rural India is a percussion instrument, found in many parts of the country. The Garha of Kashmir is a similar instrument. Mataki is struck on the belly by the right hand while the left strums on the rim of the open head. Its function is rhythmic. The identical Ghatam in South India has been elevated to the realm of classical music of the Karnatak school.
Recognizing the ongoing need to position itself for the digital future, Indian Culture is an initiative by the Ministry of Culture. A platform that hosts data of cultural relevance from various repositories and institutions all over India.
The Indian Culture Portal is a part of the National Virtual Library of India project, funded by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The portal has been created and developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Data has been provided by organisations of the Ministry of Culture.
Email Id : indian-culture@gov.in