"Dhak, dhol, jhajor baaje," we recite as children and there is no denying that the beats of the drums that we call 'dhak' has something robustly unique about it. Dhak is a familiar musical instrument ...

The arrival of Durga Puja, the most significant religious festival for Bengali traditionalists, has been heralded by Mahalaya. Now, people are eagerly anticipating the rhythmic beats of the Dhak, a ...

Pune: The enthralling beats of ‘dhaks’ or special drums and rhythmic ‘dhunuchi’ dance are reverberating throughout Pune, as Durga Puja mandals leave no stone unturned to replicate the ‘shabeki ...

Durga Puja, one of the most significant festivals in Bangladesh, is not only a visual spectacle of grand idols and vibrant pandals, but also an auditory experience that accentuates the spiritual and ...