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A group of young male musicians sit cross-legged on a striped multicoloured mat in front of a deep red curtain, playing traditional Indian drums. Many are bare-chested or wear orange and saffron dhotis and rudraksha malas. Large silver-toned drums and smaller yellow-bodied drums are arranged around them, with wooden drumsticks raised. Some players are seated in the back row, and a few younger boys sit in front. The scene resembles a drumming ensemble performing at a satsang or ritual event.

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