Ghatam

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Percussion

Clay

The ghatam is one of India's oldest instruments and has been played in that country for thousands of years!

Although ghatams look like ordinary pots, they are crafted to be musical instruments. The finest ghatams are made in Manamadurai, where they mix small metal shards into the clay to give the instrument a unique sound!