 On the inside of the left membrane, called Mankhah (Haima in Bhaktapur) a red tuning paste (similar in function to the Syahi) is applicated, providing a deep sound.There are two kinds of dhimay.The smaller ones are called "Dhaacha Dhimay" and bigger dhimay are called "Ma Dhimay"

The left side (Mankhah) is played directly by hand playing either at the upper part of the membrane (ghe), producing a long resonating sound, or a downward stroke (kha), producing a sharp crisp sound.