Two-headed clay drum, a vase-type pot drum, with paste on both sides (madiala?). An instrument of the Bagata (Bhagatā) people and other tribes in Āraku Valley. “Paste” refers to weighted paste applied on both drumheads. The image shows the smaller head, usually played by the right hand. A.P. photo. Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.
Dhol-Lezim (Lejim) mandal dance troupe (Ram Mandir Gawli: Ram Temple Milkmen) perform a baithak (seated) dance. Percussionists stand and play a tāsa shallow bowl drum (left) and a large ḍhol (center) while seated dancers play jhāñjh bronze cymbals and lezim sticks with jingling cymbals loosely attached.
Two kettle drums used by the Bagata (Bhagatā) people (?), from Paderu, near Chintapalli, Vishakha Patnam district. A.P. photo. Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.
Two kettle drums used by the Bagata (Bhagatā) people (?), from Paderu, near Chintapalli, Vishakha Patnam district. A.P. photo. Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.
Conical kettle drums. The larger left hand drum is played with a curving stick, which applies pressure to the drumhead, varying its pitch. The smaller right hand drum is played with a straight stick. These drums are usually played by devotees during rituals to the goddess Mahalaxmi. The drums are tied together and around the waist of the player for ease of access.
Conical kettle drums. The larger left hand drum is played with a curving stick, which applies pressure to the drumhead, varying its pitch. The smaller right hand drum is played with a straight stick. The drums are usually played by devotees during rituals to the goddess Mahalaxmi. The drums are tied together and around the waist of the player for ease of access.
Two-headed clay drum, a vase-type pot drum, with paste on both sides (madiala?). An instrument of the Bagata (Bhagatā) people and other tribes in Āraku Valley. “Paste” refers to weighted paste applied on both drumheads. The image shows the larger head, usually played by the left hand. A.P. photo. Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.