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.
Dhol-Lezim (Lejim) mandal dance troupe (Ram Mandir Gawli: Ram Temple Milkmen) perform a baithak (seated) dance. Percussionists stand and a play tāsa shallow bowl drum (left) and a large ḍhol (center) while the dancers lie on their backs in two lines and play jhāñjh bronze cymbals, and lezim sticks with jingling cymbals loosely attached. The man closest to the drummers in the left line leads dancers by blowing a whistle and clapping.
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.
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.
An elderly Banjara man plays a nagāṙā kettle drum pair with two wooden sticks, while sitting on the ground next to his wooden cane. Children watch. The village is 17 miles from Hyderabad.
