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The ghumot ( East Indians: घुमट or ಘುಮೋಟ), gumot or ghumat is a membranophone instrument from oa India. ''Ghumat'' is a percussion instrument of earthen vessel having both sides open; on the bigger opening a leather (drum membrane) of monitor lizard is mounted. Generally ghumat is accompanied by '
Ghumat forms an integral part of Goan folk, religious and temple music, both Hindu and Christian. It serves as an accompaniment to the folk songs and to the mando music. But most importantly it plays a vital role in the music played in Goa during the
This percussion instrument is also played to accompany folk songs in some areas of Karnataka.
In Andhra Pradesh, this drum is known as gummeta, and it is played in the storytelling folk tradition.
Suvari vadan at Ramanath temple in GoaGhumot in Karnataka
Membranophones Indian musical instruments Traditional Goan musical instruments {{Membranophone-instrument-stub
shamel
Shamel is a Goan percussion instrument. There are two variants of shamel: the original one, and the ''zod shamel''. The shamel is played with two thin cane or bamboo sticks, one of which is straight, and the other is curved at the end. The sticks a ...
', another traditional instrument with wooden drum and goat leather mount. This instrument is still very popular amongst by the East Indian people
East India is a region of India consisting of the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
East India may also refer to:
* East Indies, a term used by Europeans from the 16th century onwards to identify what is now known as South Asi ...
. In August 2019, Goa declared the ghumot as its heritage instrument.
Usage
Ghumat forms an integral part of Goan folk, religious and temple music, both Hindu and Christian. It serves as an accompaniment to the folk songs and to the mando music. But most importantly it plays a vital role in the music played in Goa during the Ganesh festival
Ganesh Chaturthi (ISO: ), also known as Vinayak Chaturthi (), or Ganeshotsav () is a Hindu festival commemorating the birth of the Hindu god Ganesha. The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesha's clay idols privately in homes and p ...
. It also used in most of the Goan temples during the spring season in an orchestra called as ''Suvari Vadan''.
Khaprumama Parvatkar was one well known artist of this instrument.
Other states
This percussion instrument is also played to accompany folk songs in some areas of Karnataka.
In Andhra Pradesh, this drum is known as gummeta, and it is played in the storytelling folk tradition.
References
External links and videos
Suvari vadan at Ramanath temple in Goa
Membranophones Indian musical instruments Traditional Goan musical instruments {{Membranophone-instrument-stub