epadhol is a cylindrical shaped drum of 1.5 meter in length and it has a tapered left end. This Dhol is covered at both ends with animal skins like the Jaidhol and Bardhol. However, the specialty of Dhepadhol is different, as the covering of the right end of the Dhepadhol is double layered and has a small whole on the outer layer. Along with it, even water is filled between the gap between the layers so as to get the thud and hence the derived the above name.
Apart from the dhol, about 4 to 6 persons even play the Taals (cymbal). The team members perform the dance while others are playing on the instruments. Another unique feature of Dhepa Dhuliya dance of Orissa are the vibrant & colourful shirts of the men & the prominence of red, green and blue colours in the gowns of women. Dhepa Dhuliya is generally performed in a wedding ceremony or on other such social occasions.
