that it is made up of three bundles of bamboo. The instrument is polished evenly via a blood-filled iron ball being placed into the bamboo, proceeding to burn it from the inside. Repeating this action, the bamboo becomes uniformly polished from the inside. The bamboo instrument consists of five holes to create its various tones. Dholak: a major rhythm instrument. It is used throughout North and Central India. This cylindrical instrument is played by all men and women. It is played by hanging it around the neck or keeping it on the ground. The dholak is mostly played by hand. It is made from mango, bija, sheesham, teak or neem wood. The instrument includes a layer of goat's skin which is tightened by a series of cords on either face. Tonal variety is achieved from a series of rings in the strings and can be adjusted by tightening these cords with a rope of leather or cotton. Lore and Cultural Significance As reflected in its primary ceremonial use, music in India has a deep cultural significance that derives from its connection to, and establishment from, nature. A major philosophy in Chhattisgarh is the valuing of nature as a vital aspect of all human society, fundamental to the survival and nourishing of all communities. Nature fits into the lore of Chhattisgarh through the common belief that this dependence humanity has on nature is a signatory of our inseparable connection to its inspiration. Further, the notion of uniformity and connection is strengthened by symbolising nature as a connection between all tribes, societies and races across our world. This lore is known as folk culture in Chhattisgarh. Due to this deep connection to nature, folk songs of Chhattisgarh look to emit feels and emotions within individuals. The emotion of focus within these songs is that of freedom from any constraints or difficulties being faced by individuals. Hence, music is a significant part of the cultural heritage of Chhattisgarh, with it being seen as a means to which this freedom may be achieved. Further, the cultural significance of music within Chhattisgarh is shown through various famous lyrics still being available to us as a result of the oral storytelling and passing on of these stories through time. These lyrics are used either in lore (the retelling of an epic story such as the Mahabharata) or ceremonial (to perform at an event of some importance,