Bodo Kham

Kham is a percussion instrument similar to dhol, made from wood and clay. It has a small-headed end and a larger head and is played with both hands and strung from the neck using a band. The drum has a length of 31/2" to 34" inches and a circumference that varies on all sides. It is made from trees named Alstonia scholaris, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Magnifera indica, or Sterculia villosa. The wooden frame is covered with deer or goat skin, while the braces are made of buffalo skin. Kham is played during Kherai puja and Garja puja, and its sound is believed to be so loud that it can be heard in heaven.