Dihanaam Explained

Dihanaam is a type of congregational prayer sung by women in Assam in praise of the Assamese saint Sankardev. Instruments like the Negera, taal, khol and also hand-clapping is used in it. The songs are derived from Vaishnava religious scriptures like Kirtan-ghosa. The songs are sung in call and response style.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dihanam - Sri guru Sankardev. 2020-09-14. Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. en-US.