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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.
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KKSongs Khol Guide
UPDATED: December 20, 2010