Kamrupi Dhuliya are traditional folk

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from Kamrup who play large and wide big drums called ''Bor Dhul'' mostly in ethnic festivals, traditional

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or especially folk religious traditions of aboriginal Saivitie or Sakti cults mostly. Though associated with playing the ''Bor Dhul'', they are also known for mixing

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and

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skills with same during some acts. Spontaneity of expressions and quickness of mind and feet were the hallmarks of Kamrupi Dhuliya's. Drumming is accompanied by songs and acting skills sometimes. The ''Bor Dhul'' make a deep low-pitched tribal drumming sounds and mostly are played by marginalised indigenous ethnicities especially the Kaibarta along with Rabha, Koch, Sarania and some Boros etc.

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