The old generation drummers, compared to the younger ones, find occasional respect and honour, especially during Durga Puja. “There are only a few dhulias left now. In the past decade, the art has ...

This cosmic event is celebrated, in different versions, all over the country as Durga Puja, Navrathri and Dussehra. In the city puja celebrations have been evolving over the years as the Bengali ...

As Durga Puja draws near, Narayan Chandra Das, an expert in making dhak (big drums) and dhol (smaller drums) has his hands full. When this correspondent met him at his shop on Kalibari Road in the ...

"He said he had bought the dhol on a trip to Punjab.” Saúl Christian Padilla Alfaro plays the dhol at the puja Saha sent him a video link with dhak beats. “He played for us last year and has now ...

While various musical instruments are sold throughout the year, during Durga Puja, these craftsmen are usually busy making and repairing Dhak and Dhol, both essential accessories for the Puja. Dhakis ...

In a vibrant display of cultural enthusiasm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a moment to try his hands on a traditional dhol during his ... performed a ceremonial puja at the temple, seeking ...

Families gather around bonfires and offer sesame seeds, gur (jaggery) and popcorn to the fire god. People also participate in dancing around the fire, accompanied by the beats of the dhol.