While walking around many a road in Mirjagangal of Sylhet city, one would be welcomed by rhythmic sounds since the workers there are busy making and repairing musical instruments, which are in great demand as part of the celebration of Durga Puja.

The makers of these instruments -- Bangla dhol, dhak (big drum), khol, dholok, dugi, khamok, naal, tabla and khonjori -- are busy trying to meet their orders.

Percussion instruments including dhak and dhol are an integral part of Durga Puja, said Moloy Malakar of Mohajon Potty, a maker of the area. “The pricing varies for the instruments starting from Tk 2,000 and the repair work starts from Tk 500,” he added.

“I came to buy a khonjori and dugi for my house,” said Shyam Bishwas of Zokiganj. “The atmosphere is very vibrant with people walking around the market and the rhythmic sound coming from the shops.”

Many musicians were also seen swarming the area repairing their old and damaged instruments.

“Musicians, devoid of work just a few days back, are now busy,” smiled Sankar Malakar, an artiste, who came to repair a dhol.

Milon Malakar, a shop owner of the area, said a week before the celebration they get very busy with orders and their earnings also increase.

Other musical instrument shop owners and makers including Dilip Rishi, Subrata Malakar, Babu Rishi and Pabitra Rishi echoed him.

General Secretary of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad in Sylhet Rajat Kanti said people of all religion will enjoy the occasion in harmony.

“Extra security measures will be taken to ensure a peaceful atmosphere,” said DIG of Sylhet Range Mizanur Rahman.