Visit the Singing Bowl Workshop at Patan for a healing bowl therapy. The healing bowl, in order to produce the perfect harmonic sound, is made with an alloy of seven different metals in correct proportion and balanced hammering. Typically called “Dhwoni Patra” in Nepali, which translates to “singing bowl” is a special metallic alloy of seven different metals: copper, iron, tin, lead, gold, silver, and mercury. They correspond to the seven planets in the universe and the seven energy centers in our body. Singing bowls has been used for centuries for healing and meditation purposes. By striking the surface or rubbing the rim, the singing bowl produces majestic long sustaining harmonic overtones and intense vibration, which is used as ultrasonic therapy and physiotherapy.