Dollu

Indian drum

For the 2022 film, see Dollu (film).

This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (April 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

|

Dollu

The dollu being played by Dollu Kunitha dancers

Percussion instrument
Classification|  Percussion Instrument
Hornbostel–Sachs classification| 211.222.1 Membranophone
Developed| Karnataka

The dollu is a double-headed drum native to Karnataka, India[citation needed]. It is classified as a membranophone. The heads are made of sheep or goat skin and the frame is made of honne or mango tree wood. The instrument is used mostly in theatrical dances with religious or mythological themes. It is carried by means of a belt or harness and struck with the hand or a short stick. It is loud, low pitched and not particularly tonal.

## Origins

[edit]

Hindu mythology traces the origin of the Dollu to the divine couple Shiva and Parvathi[citation needed]. To pass time, Shiva and Parvathi played games and laid a bet. Whichever one of them lost the bet was to leave Kailasa to live anonymously on Bhuloka (Earth). Shiva lost the bet and moved into a cave, taking the form of a stone. Mayamurthi, Shiva's ardent loyalist, guarded the cave. Over time Parvathi became fed up of managing the universe and decided to send Vayu in search of Shiva, but it was in vain. Narada located the cave, killed Mayamurthi and forced 'Shiva' to return to Kailasa. Shiva, unwilling to leave behind the dead body of his trusted and beloved guard, made a Dollu out of the dead body and carried it to Kailasa. For the reasons of its origins, the Dollu is a popular instrument among Shaivites.

## References

[edit]

* "Dollu Kunitha". Retrieved 9 September 2013.
* "Dollu Kunita". Jaanapada Loka. Jaanapada Loka. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
* Casey (30 March 2007). "Dollu Kunitha". The Past, Present and the Future. Retrieved 9 September 2013.

## See also

[edit]

* Dollu Kunitha
* Parvathi
* Shiva

This article about the music of India is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

|

* v
* t
* e

This article relating to membranophones is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

|

* v
* t
* e

*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template