200 Dhaki Families At Goghat Struggling For Their livelihood
In Bengal, the Dhakis typically make a good living during the festival season, which includes Vishwakarma, Ganesh, Durga, Kali, Jagadhatri, and Kartik pujas.
In Bengal, the Dhakis typically make a good living during the festival season, which includes Vishwakarma, Ganesh, Durga, Kali, Jagadhatri, and Kartik pujas.
The pandemic has apparently affected more than 100 dhaki families in Goghat as they face a bleak future over how to recover from the economic hardship. In Goghat Block-II, nearly 200 families have still adhered to their ancestral tradition of playing dhaks during the festive season.
Dhakis are traditional drummers who play the drum known as 'dhak' during Hindu festivals, particularly during the Durga Puja festivities in Bengal. The 'dhaks' form an integral part of the festivities and are usually in high demand when the festivals begin.
