The khol is a terracotta drum specially played to the tune of devotional music among the people of the Hindu Vaishnava sect in the state.

The event was organized by Srimanta Sankardev Sangha, a cultural organization that propagates Vaishnav philosophy, along with the support of other local organizations.

They brought together thousands of drummers from all over the country:

Chief minister Tarun Gogoi was present at the record attempt and symbolic started by playing one of the khol drums.

Besides playing the traditional drums, the participants sang the state's anthem O Mur Apunar Desh, and offered prayers to the sun.

Ankita Thakur, one of the organizers, states about the percussion record:

"It is a registered record with us, and it is the first such record in India. So far more than 11,000 drummers were here and we have asked for a list of participants in case there are more. We shall distribute certificates on this basis."

The record has already been officially recognized by the India Book of Records. It is also sent as an entry into the Asia Book of Records and the Guinness Book of Records as well.