GHATAM is one of the oldest percussion instruments of South India. The mouth of the GHATAM is open and is played with two hands, wrists, ten fingers and nails. GHATAM is a specially designed clay pot, usually made of a mixture of clay baked with brass or copper fillings and a small amount of iron fillings. The pitch of the GHATAM varies according to its size. Each GHATAM has an inherent pitch of its own, but can be altered marginally by the application of plasticine clay and water to the insides of the pot. Ghatam is unique in the whole array of musical instruments, as all the five elements of nature - earth (prithvi), water (jalam), air (vayu), fire (agni) and space (akasha) are found in it. The basic material for Ghatam is mud that represents the holy earth. Mud is mixed with water, another element of nature. It is then baked in fire adding the third element. The air inside the belly of the Ghatam encompasses space or akasha that reverbates creating the musical sound. Ghatam, thus, represents all the five elements of nature!
The ghatam is one of the most ancient percussion instruments of South India. It is a clay pot with narrow mouth. From the mouth, it slants outwards to form a ridge. Made mainly of clay backed with brass or copper filings with a small amount of iron filings, the size of the ghatam varies according to its pitch. The pitch can be slightly altered by the application of plasticize clay or water.Although the ghatam is the same shape as an ordinary Indian domestic clay pot, it is made specifically to be played as an instrument. The tone of the pot must be good and the walls should be of even thickness to produce an even tone.We offer Manamadurai Ghatam, Even though ghatams are manufacturing in other places like Chennai, Bangalore, Manamadurai ghatam has special tonal quality. Structure wise Ghatam is a heavy thick pot. Special care is taken to deliver the ghatam. Ghatams can be supplied according to the specified shruthi along with soft ring and carry bag.Special type ghatam flight case is available on request. Ease to carry in safer manner.
Ghatam is an earthenware pot. Its
used in south Indian classical music.Thick wall and light wall-two
type of this exists. A combination of Mridangam and Ghatam forms part
of Carnetit Music.