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A procession of young men in saffron-red robes and matching red turbans walks barefoot along a polished floor toward a tall wooden double door. The front musician plays a long brass horn, while behind him a drummer carries a round hand drum and others follow with additional drums. Several wear rudraksha malas over red cloth, and the open doorway behind them shows trees in bright daylight. The scene is a ceremonial band procession in an ashram hall.

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