The LGBTQ+ community in Pune has established a dhol tasha pathak named Shikhandi to participate in this year's Ganapati festival. Originally intended for transgenders, it now includes 30 members.

Washington: An Indian American Dhol band has been invited to participate in the parade from Capitol Hill to the White House following Donald Trump's swearing-in as the 47th US president on January 20.

The Ganesh Chaturthi festival concluded with the immersion of Lord Ganesh's idols. Marathi film industry celebrities, including Siddharth Jadhav and Tejaswini Pandit, showcased their dedication by ...

The Bajiprabhu Dhol Tasha Pathak—which lost 15 of its members in an accident in April—has been re-launched under a new name to resume performances. ‘Phatteshikast’ held its first performance in ...

Families and neighbours grieve the death of band members whose only passion, they say, was to spread the joy of dhol The bus accident, which claimed the lives of 13 people and injured more than 25, ...

The Dhol-tasha Mahasangh Maharashtra on Monday held a press conference to clarify its stance on dhol-tasha practice, citizens’ complaints, and the upcoming Ganesh festival. Among the highlights, the ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Shivam Dhol Tasha Pathak, a distinguished drum ensemble based in Dallas, TX, has been invited to perform at the U.S. Presidential Parade on January 20, following the swearing-in of ...

Shikhandi’s historic performance at Pune’s Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganesh mandal celebrates diversity and inclusivity, redefining tradition and empowering the transgender community A groundbreaking ...

As the dhol tasha groups and banjo players get ready for the celebrations, we speak to them about what changes this year brings. Since we could remember, the image of the procession with Ganpati ...

Jana Garjana Dhol Patahak's drummers march to a different beat#Breakthebias. Source: Supplied by Jana Garjana Dhol Pathak In a field traditionally dominated by men, these female drummers are picking ...

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated with pomp and exuberance across India this year. With the coronavirus pandemic no longer casting its dark shadow over the festivities, the pandals were ...

Pune welcomed Pride Month with groups of the queer community coming together to organize the annual Pride Parade from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Garden, marching through JM Road and FC Road on Sunday ...