(Jagannath, Radha Krishna) temple in Odisha during arati rituals. The drum is used to accompany Odia, Bengali kirtans by medieval poets like Chandidas, Govindadasa and Gyanadas. It is also used to accompany Gaudiya Nritya, one of the nine Indian classical dances (as recognized by Ministry of Culture, and not recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi). In the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON, "Hare Krishnas") and in Gaudiya Vaishnava societies, the khol is the primary drum for bhajan and kirtan. See also Mridangam Tabla Thavil Karatalas Maddale, an instrument used in Yakshagana Dholak Manoj Kumar Das Samphor Taphon References External links Mridanganet.blogspot.com Indian musical instruments Hand drums Culture of Assam