Taal and Percussion in the Sattriya Tradition
The Sattras of Assam reveal a rich taal and percussion performance tradition, built around the Khol and the Cymbals. This illustrated lecture by Dr. Arshiya Sethi and Dr. Bhabanand Borbayan reveals the origins, and some of the patterns, and intricacies of Rhythm in the Sattriya culture
 
Dr. Arshiya Sethi, a well known writer on cultural issues, has studied Sattriya Culture for her doctoral dissertation. Bhabhanand Borbayan, a practicing monk from the Uttar Kamalabari Sattra,  Majuli, competed his Doctoral dissertation on “Tala Patterns of Sattriya Dance”, from Rabindra Bharati University