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Khol

The khol, commonly known as the mrdanga, is a popular folk drum used in Northeast India. It contains two multilayered heads made of goat skin and syahi (black circular layer). The head is uniquely smaller than most Indian drums, which allow it to have a really high pitched sound. Traditionally, the outer body is made of clay, however recently, a brass, fiberglass, and a modern version containing hex screws and plastic heads are just as common. It is considered to be the holiest of drums, for this is said to be Lord Krsna’s flute during Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s time frame. It is the first choice of drums when accompanying bhajans and kirtans in the Gaudiya Vaisnava movement.

AUDIO CLIP:

Khol

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:

KKSongs Khol Guide

Songs Featuring Khol on KKSongs:

Song: Boro Krpa Koile Krsna (2007)

Song: Gauranga Bolite Habe (2007)

Song: Raga Bhupali Kirtan (2007)

Song: Raga Madhyamad Saranga (2007)

Song: Raga Asavari Kirtan (2007)

Song: Raga Bhairavi Kirtana (2007)

Song: Krsna Tava Punya Habe Bhai (2007)

Song: Bolo Hari Bolo (2006)

Instrumental: Raga Bhupali Dhun (2006)

Song: Srimac Caitanya Deva Tvam (2006)

Instrumental: “Bengali Monsoons Rain Kafi Colors” (2006)

Instrumental: Raga Alankara Priya (2006)

Song: Vrndavana Ramya Sthana (2005)

Song: Sri Krsna Virohe Radhikar Dasa (2005)

Song: Sri Hari Vasare Hari Kirtana Vidhana (2005)

Instrumental: Raga Dhani (2004)

Song: Jiv Jago (2004)

Song: Udilo Aruna (2004)

Song: Ragamala Kirtana (2002)

Song: Raga Asavari Dhun (2000)

Song: Yasomati Nandana Brajabara Nagara (2000)

Song: Jaya Radha Madhava (2000)

Song: Boro Sukher Khabor Gai (2000)