Traditional Goan musical instruments

The ghumot (East Indians: घुमट or ಘುಮೋಟ), gumot or ghumat is a membranophone instrument from Goa, India. Ghumat is a percussion instrument made of earthen vessel with both sides open; on the larger opening a leather (drum membrane) of monitor lizard is mounted. It is often accompanied by 'shamel', another traditional instrument with wooden drum with goat leather mount. This instrument remains popular among East Indian people. In August 2019, Goa declared the ghumot a heritage instrument.