Ghatam
घटम्SanskritSay it: gha · ṭam
- ṭ ḍ — t and d with the tongue tip curled back
- bh, dh, gh… — the consonant with a breath of air after it
The clay-pot percussion instrument of Carnatic music
MusicBharatanatyamKuchipudi
Meaning
The ghatam is a narrow-mouthed clay pot fired with metal filings, played with the palms, fingers and heels of the hands. It sits beside the mridangam as a secondary percussion instrument.
Also written: gatam, kadam