Dhol: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Dhol means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Ambiguity: Although Dhol has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Dhola.
India history and geography
: Shodhganga: Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis and Thengal Kacharis of AssamDhol refers to “Traditional drum�.—It is included in the glossary section of the study on the Sonowal and Thengal Kacharis tribes of Assam (India) who possess a rich cultural heritage, folk customs, local traditions and oral histories

The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsDhol [ढोल] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Lindenbergia indica Vatke from the Orobanchaceae (Broomrape) family having the following synonyms: Lindenbergia sinaica, Lindenbergia polyantha. For the possible medicinal usage of dhol, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Dhol in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Lindenbergia muraria (Roxb. ex D.Don) Brühl from the Orobanchaceae (Broomrape) family having the following synonyms: Stemodia muraria, Lindenbergia urticifolia, Lindenbergia pusilla.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Dhol in India is the name of a plant defined with Lindenbergia indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Glimpses of Cytogenetics in India (1992)
· Semina in Horto Botanico Hamburgensi (1829)
· Journ. Dept. Sc., Calcutta Univ. ii. Bot. (1920)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1984)
· Oesterreichische Botanische Zeitschrift (1875)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dhol, for example side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryDhol in Hindi refers in English to:â€�(nm) a tomtom, large drum; barrel; -[dhamakka] hustle and bustle; —[ki pola kholana] to call a person’s bluff, to make one show one’s cards, to prick the bubble; —[pitana] to publicise, to proclaim aloud..—dhol (ढोà¤�) is alternatively transliterated as Ḍhola.
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Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryDhol is another spelling for ढोà¤� [á¸h´Ç±ô²¹].—n. a kind of large drum;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+27): Dhol dhamke pani, Dhola ankul, Dhola chitaaparu, Dhola-lizru, Dholaakdo, Dholak, Dholake, Dholamba, Dholan kandali, Dholan kandeli, Dholapata, Dholasamudra, Dholasamudrika, Dholi doodhli, Dholi-dudhi, Dholi-moosli, Dholi-musli, Dholi-ringni, Dholimundi, Dholiphuli.
Full-text (+72): Tol, Tola, Magha-dhol, Dhol-pitnu, Maga-dhola, Dhola-pitnu, Kakkayttol, Iccattol, Toltanam, Toltattu, Tolvinainar, Toltukkutal, Tolmuttu, Nutittol, Tolvinai, Tollatu, Tolanti, Nunittol, Tolcer, Pittol.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Dhol; (plurals include: Dhols). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Folk Theatre (a): Kamrupia Dhulia < [Chapter 6]
Musical instruments used in puppetry < [Chapter 4]
Characteristics of Folk drama < [Chapter 1]
The sacred complex of Billeswar Devalaya (study) (by Rajesh Kakati)
Part 3.8 - The performance of Dhuliya < [Chapter 5 - Performing Art practiced in Devalaya]
Part 4.3 - Various other ceremonies and festivals of Billeswar Devalaya < [Chapter 6 - Legacy of Religious Customs in Bilweswar Devalaya]
Part 5 - Routine occasions of the Devalaya < [Chapter 6 - Legacy of Religious Customs in Bilweswar Devalaya]
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)
Appendix 3 - List of plates: Percussion Instruments
Appendix 4 - List of plates: Musical Instruments as Ensembles
Classification of Indian Musical instruments < [Chapter 2 - Origin and evolution of Music and Musical instruments]
Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
Page 713 < [Sanskrit words in the Southeast Asian Languages]
The Sculptures of Madan-Kamdev (Study) (by Kamal Nayan Patowary)
Part 1.4 - Socio-Economic Condition: Music and Musical Instrument < [Chapter 5 - Sculpture: The true reflector of the Society]
Part 5.3 - Sculptures of Dance and Music < [Chapter 4 - Erotic Sculptures of Madan-Kamdeva]
Social Folk customs of the Sonowal and Thengal Kacharis (by Suravi Gohain Duwarah)
Part 1.1 - Description of Panitula Sabah < [Chapter 4 - Social folk customs of the Thengal Kacharis]
Part 2.5 - Seasonal Festivals (of the Thengal Kacharis) < [Chapter 4 - Social folk customs of the Thengal Kacharis]