Santhal men playing Mandar drums made of earth with leather diaphragms on either side. Jamuniatand village, Bokaro area

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Santhal men of Jamuniatand village in the Bokaro area playing Mandar drums which are made of earth with leather diaphragms on either side tautened by leather thongs to set the pitch of the drums sound . They are wearing the traditional short white dhoti used by drummers.

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