Dhol is a primary instrument used in Ganesh festivals. In the city of Pune, locals come together to form dhol pathaks (troupes). Pune supposedly has the largest number dhols. a combination of percussion instruments, 'Dhol-Tasha' were primarily made use of originally of war, to motivate troopers as well as puneri https://www.facebook.com/swarshahi/posts/547848472541925