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A group of young male musicians in saffron-orange dhoti-style clothing and white forehead markings sit cross-legged on a tiled floor performing a ritual music ensemble. Two large barrel drums with woven rope tension lacing sit in front; one player beats a drum with bare hands. Several players blow long brass horns (ceremonial trumpets) raised high, and one player holds a small cymbal-like hand drum. Rudraksha-style beaded necklaces are visible. Behind them is a red curtain and white doors, with brass lamps and vessels on the floor at the lower left.

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