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September 01 2018

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A photograph of a group of young boys seated cross-legged on an orange cloth mat on a tiled floor, dressed in saffron-orange robes with white tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Several play large wooden barrel drums, one boy in front striking a drum with a stick while others sit attentively. Brass bells, a brass plate and small brass vessels sit on a silver tray in the foreground, and a red-and-blue striped cloth lies beside some boys in red robes with gold borders. The setting suggests a devotional musical accompaniment during a ritual gathering. No identifiable a person is visible.2013-12-13A photograph of a group of young boys seated on the floor playing traditional instruments. Several play long curved gold-coloured brass horns held upright, while others play large hand drums with wooden sticks. Most wear orange or red cloth wrapped as dhotis and sashes, white forehead markings, and beaded necklaces with rudraksha-style beads. The boys sit on an orange cloth and a blue striped mat on a tiled floor in front of a white metal door.2013-12-22A group of young boys in orange-saffron dhotis and matching orange turbans and shawls, many wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, play brass instruments and drums inside a gilded temple hall. In the foreground a boy plays a large bass drum with a stick, another plays a long brass horn, and a boy in front plays a conical wind instrument. Behind them ornate gold pillars, hanging orange and green tassels, a red-carpeted floor and a gold-decorated shrine area frame the scene. The scene shows a ceremonial drum and horn band welcoming visitors.2018-12-20July 09 20132013-07-09June 20 20182018-06-20A group of young boys sit cross-legged on an orange cloth and blue-and-gold striped mat on a tiled floor, performing as a drum and horn ensemble. Most wear orange or red sashes over bare chests, with white tilak marks on their foreheads and beaded necklaces. Several play large barrel drums with woven cane frames, and the foreground boy in red holds a drum while looking ahead. Two boys on the left play long brass horns with gold bands. Wall panels and a cable-lined corner are visible behind them. The setting suggests a temple or ashram ritual music performance.2013-12-22Photo of a group of young boys in saffron-orange robes with shaved heads and white forehead markings, seated on a colourful striped mat in a bright hall with red curtains. Several boys play gold-colored long brass horns (ceremonial trumpets) and one plays a large hand drum; others hold conch shells and small handheld drums. Brass puja vessels, lamps and small bowls with red offerings sit in front of them on the floor. Several boys wear rudraksha mala necklaces, and some wear red sashes. The scene suggests a devotional ritual music performance in an ashram setting.2013-10-16December 09 20132013-12-09September 03 20142014-09-03April 26 20152015-04-26August 01 20182018-08-01September 17 20182018-09-17