Rajbanshi ‘deshi dhol’: a musicological study about ‘varnas’

The ‘Dhol’ or Drum is a percussion instrument of Rajbanshis. It is known as ‘Deshi Dhol’ by the people in the region of Lower Assam and the Northern part of Bengal. It’s a unique indigenous and old percussion instrument of India as well as of all over the Asia. As per the socio-cultural overview, we can say that it had been playing a very important role since ancient time in this society specially in marriage ceremony, puja-parban, as well as Rajbanshi folk festivals. It also used in countless folk genres, devotional traditions and family functions. But sadly, now a day’s children are not interested to play or learn about ‘Deshi Dhol’ because they do not get the proper formula i.e Bols-Bani- taal which is not available in our region. That’s why it is very important to create the syllabus for the children in schools and colleges to learn and play of ‘Deshi Dhol’. Finally, we need to collect the Bol-Bani of ‘Deshi Dhol’ as a diploma course. We have to preserve the traditional one and to preserve new things to make a bridge. In the view of my research, we need to publish a hand book for the new generation how to play ‘Deshi Dhol’ so that they will take part as student. I hope to introduce the ‘Deshi Dhol’ everywhere.