Dhak (Bengali Dhol) :
Durga Puja does not assume the festive aura without the maddening beats of the dhak, the large drum that men hang around their necks and play with two thin sticks to infuse the frenzied rhythm into listeners. Those enchanting beats are enough to conjure up the sights and smells of Durga Puja.
Dhol-Tasha (Marathi Dhol) : Dhol (which is always accompanied by tasha,cymbals etc.) is an important part of celebrations and temple music in Maharashtra. Dhol is a primary instrument used in Ganesh Festivals.
Durga Puja does not assume the festive aura without the maddening beats of the dhak, the large drum that men hang around their necks and play with two thin sticks to infuse the frenzied rhythm into listeners. Those enchanting beats are enough to conjure up the sights and smells of Durga Puja.
Punjabi Dhol : It is found in the states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi. It for the elementary beats of almost all celebrations like Lohri.
Gujarati Dhol : It is used by Gujaratis during celebrations such as Navaratri to accompany garba. Garba are the folk songs which describe the grace of the divine mother.
Assami Dhol : It is widely used in Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu), the most beloved festival of the Assamese people. Rongali Bihu is celebrated in the mid of April every year. Assamese people consider dhol to be a devo badyo or instrument of god, and that it was brought to Earth by the Pandavas.
Dholak, Pakhawaj & Mridangam : They are mainly classical, semi-classical and folk instruments common in most of the parts India. Dholak lack the exact tuning and playing techniques like that of the mridangam or the pakhawaj. Dholak is widely used for bhajan and kirtan like during Ramcharitmanas path.
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