DHAKIS OR traditional drummers, whose presence is synonymous with Durga Puja, put in a special performance at the Delhi Public School (DPS) here.
Their presence created an ambience reminiscent of Bengal on the school campus.
Bright sunshine, cheerful children and fragrance made it the perfect start to festivities.
Traditionally, ‘dhaks’ enthral Kolkata with their rhythm during Durga Puja celebrated.
The festival is held in September or October. It is that time of the year when the weather is at its moderate best, giving the air a festive touch.
No `aarti’ of Goddess Druga is complete without `dhak’ and the ‘dhunuchi’ dance. ‘Dhunuchis’ are earthen pots with a funnel base and an open top.
The ‘dhak’ is held on the shoulder and beaten with two sticks, one thick and the other thin. The drummers, or `dhakis’, have different `bols’ or `taals’.
Dancers move to the beats of the ‘dhak’ when ‘aarti’ is performed in the evenings.
The dancers balance the earthen pots on their palms, foreheads, and even between their teeth.
{{/usCountry}}The dancers balance the earthen pots on their palms, foreheads, and even between their teeth.
{{/usCountry}}White smoke emanating from burning coconut shells and incense from pots create an enchanting atmosphere.
The dhakis’ performance and dhunuchi dance was breathtaking at the school.
Principal of DPS Pradeep Ghosh inaugurated the programme. Sharmishtha Ghosh welcomed the guests and proposed a formal vote of thanks.