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Bihu is the pride of Assam as well as the soul of Assamese people. Dhol is the primary musical instrument in this Bihu. The mind and soul of Assamese people is thrilled by the booming sound of the Dhol and it has been playing significant role bearing its unique individual characteristics in the field of cultural harmony of various castes and tribes of Assam. It is akin to the Assamese people. It is a folk belief of the people of Assam that the promising youth full of creation should perform dances in the crop fields in order to pray for the increase of fertility of the soil of Mother Assam (Aai Axomi). The state Assam is considered as the mother by all the people in the state. The musical instruments play a significant role in this prayer and the dance performance. The identity of Dhol is being found distinctly in the ethnic groups of Assam, a field of harmony filled with different ethnicities and tribes. Some types of Dhol are - a) Jay Dhol, b) Dhepa Dhol, c) Bor Dhol, d) Pati Dhol etc. Moreover, the Dhols that have been prevailing among various tribes are being named with distinct names. (Duarah, 2009, pp. 72-74) In this research work it is being discussed about the origin and evolution of the folk Percussion instrument namely Dhol, its uses in the folk song Bihu Naam and the folk performing art form of Assam, i.e. Dholia Oja. This research paper is completed through descriptive and analytical methods with the help of primary and secondary sources and APA referencing style is followed. The main objectives of this research work are: - a) To study the origin of the instrument Dhol b) To study the rhythmic pattern of the instrument Dhol which are used in Bihu Naam. c) To study the uses of the instrument Dhol in Dholia Oja tradition of Assam and its various Components.