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Nepali folk dances in Darjeeling, India:\
Many clans and communities of Nepal with their varried folk dance and culture have settled in this hilly region of Darjeeling. This dance is performed by the Newar community during harvest season. They use an instrument called Dhime. It is often performed by Nepalese settlers in Darjeeling, India. It is graceful and festive.

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In traditional context Dhimay is played together with other instruments, mostly idiophones of different types, depending on the local tradition. In Dhimay-ensembles, called Dhimaybaja, the drum is accompanied by cymbals like Bhushyah, Chushyah, and sometimes by Tai-nai, a gong-like instrument. At special occasions even the shawm musicians of the Kapali (hon.) or Jugi (coll.), a caste of tailors and professional musicians, may be called. The Dhimay is also played in the Buddhist Navabaja (or Naubaja)-Ensembles. Recently, with musicians looking for new ways to develop popular music with its roots in traditional music, the Dhimay is played as a sort of bass drum, accompanying western instruments like guitar.

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According to local legends, the instrument is believed to be invented by Mahadev. The drum has been played since the Kirata kingdom. The drum is played mostly by Jyapu community. However, Shresthas, Ranjitkars and other castes also play it.

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Dhime Naach is a dance form of Newar region. It is accompanied by a special kind of drum.  The size of this instrument varies from diameter of 40 inches to 51 inches and length of 17 inches to 21 inches.[1] The shell of the drum is made of wood or metal. Sometimes wooden drums are partly covered with metal foil. The shape of old Dhimay drums is mostly irregular, formed by the natural shape of the piece of wood being used to make the drum body (see image at the mimo-db). Modern drums are either cylindrical or slightly barrel-shaped. Both heads are made of goat skin. On the inside of the left membrane, called Mankhah (Haima in Bhaktapur)[2] a red tuning paste (similar in function to the Syahi) is applicated, providing a deep sound.

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It is a beautiful and graceful dance style.. the choreography was simples yet impactful. Really enjoyed watching.