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Indoor scene of a group of young boys seated cross-legged on an orange and striped cloth on a tiled floor, performing a musical ensemble. Several wear white forehead markings and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; some wear red cloths draped over the shoulder and others orange garments. Several drums with woven rims and a pair of long golden horns rest in front of them, and one boy holds a drumstick while playing. Plain white walls and a cable-strewn corner are visible behind them.

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A 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.2013-12-22A group of young boys, seated on the floor on an orange cloth, play traditional brass horns and drums in a hall. Several boys hold long curved gold-coloured horns to their mouths with raised arms, while others sit beside large barrel drums with cloth-covered sides. Some wear red or orange cloths with gold borders, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white forehead markings. A glass door, a pale wall and a projection screen appear in the background.2013-12-22A 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.2013-12-13Photo 11737665April 09 20142014-04-09Photograph of a group of young male musicians seated on an orange cloth in an indoor hall, playing traditional instruments. Several players in red and orange garments with gold waist bands blow long curved gold horns raised overhead, while others beat large barrel drums with sticks. Some wear white forehead markings and beaded necklaces. A projector screen is visible in the upper right and a patterned purple mat lies in the foreground.2013-12-22A 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.2013-12-22Photo 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.2013-10-16A group of young boys seated cross-legged on a striped mat perform drumming and horn music. Most wear red or orange cloth wrapped around the body, white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads, and beaded or bead-and-metal necklaces. Several hold long curved brass horns (kombu-style) to their mouths, while others play barrel-shaped drums with leather heads laced in rope, striking them with sticks or hands. The room has white tiled floors and a white-framed window behind them.2013-12-22July 11 20132013-07-11December 09 20132013-12-09December 22 20132013-12-22