Lakpura Thammettama

Thammattama (Thammattama, තම්මැට්ටම) drum consists of two parts and while the high sounds are produced by the right one, low sounds are produced by the left one. Wood for these drums comes from KOHOMBA, EHELA and JAK trees. The drum is played with two sticks with circular ends and they are made of KADURU. THAMMATTAMA is generally not played with equal pressure. There are special rhythms played on this drum. e.g. to invite people in to the temple, invite Buddhist priests for Pirith ceremonies or Alms giving.