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A group of young men in saffron-orange robes with white and yellow forehead markings sit on red stone steps at dusk, playing ceremonial instruments. Two drummers in the foreground strike large barrel drums with sticks, while others play curved brass horns and cymbal-like instruments. One young person in white dhoti and white top with a garland-like necklace plays a small instrument at the left. Several wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The scene resembles a temple band or procession ensemble on riverside steps.

Outdoor photo of young boys in saffron-orange robes seated on red tiered steps, playing ceremonial instruments. Several boys wear white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. One seated boy in front plays a long curved brass horn, and another behind holds a large frame drum with a wooden barrel body. Potted plants line the left side, a chain-link fence with red and white bunting stands behind them, and orange garlands hang at the top.

Outdoor photo of musicians seated on red-painted stone steps lined with terracotta pots of green plants. Several young men and boys in saffron-orange robes play long curved brass horns and a hand drum, one player holding a small cymbal. On the upper right, a person in a white sari with a red border sits beside a pair of large drums. A chain-link fence and metal railing stand behind the terrace.

September 15 2014

October 04 2014

September 15 2014

A group of young boys in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit on the floor playing traditional instruments in a hall with a red curtain and white walls. Several raise long curved brass horns overhead, while others beat wooden-framed drums with hand pressure and one plays a small cymbal, with white markings on their foreheads. Ritual brass lamps and a small brass bowl sit on a cloth in front of the drummers.

Outdoor photo of a ritual drumming group seated on red-and-grey stone steps beside a row of black stone shivalingams and a metal railing. Several young boys and girls play large white drums and snare drums with sticks; one girl wears an orange skirt and gold-trimmed blouse, a boy wears white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a child in orange sits at the left edge. Behind them, adults in white dhotis and white shawls play long brass horns and cymbals, with white and orange-clad devotees further back. Several figures have white sandalwood or ash markings on their skin.

2016-12-09 +1 copies

A photo of young boys seated on the floor playing traditional barrel drums (mridangam-style) during a devotional musical performance. Several boys wear saffron and orange cloth, red garments, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, with white sandalwood or vibhuti tilaka marks on their foreheads. The boy in the centre wears an orange shawl with his palms pressed together in namaste while singing with eyes closed. Another boy on the left plays a drum with his hand, and others on the right sing with open mouths. Drums sit on a reflective floor with white cloths folded beside them.

September 08 2013

2013-09-08 +1 copies

A photograph of several young men seated on a striped rug on a tiled floor, playing traditional drums. In the foreground, two drummers in saffron-orange robes wear rudraksha malas and play large barrel drums with bare hands and sticks. The seated figure in the centre wears a maroon cloth and covers his mouth with a white cloth. At the right, a drummer in an orange robe plays a drum draped with green cloth. Behind them, a player in white holds a small cymbal-like instrument. Each has white tilak marks on the forehead. Background shows a wooden frame, white plastic bags, and a red chair.