ঢাক · Durga Puja
The Dhaak — ঢাকের শব্দ
No Durga Puja is complete without the dhaak. This deep festival drum announces Maa Durga's arrival, echoing through every pandal from Mahalaya to Dashami.
The Dhaak — ঢাকের শব্দ
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The drum of the pandal
The dhaak (ঢাক) is the barrel-shaped drum that marks the heartbeat of Durga Puja. Played by dhaakis during the evenings, its rolling beats accompany the arti, the anjali and the dhunuchi naach.
This is the actual sound used on the pandal radio ambience. Layer it over the songs, or simply press play and let the dhaak carry you back to the pandal.