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A photograph of a row of young boys seated on red mats on a white stage before a dark maroon velvet curtain, performing a devotional ensemble. Each performer has a white forehead band, folded hands in anjali, and wears red or orange cloth with beaded rudraksha-style necklaces. Large brass drums and curved brass horns lie in front of them, with white conch shells placed on the mats. The image is a photo with a visible archive credit overlay, which is not transcribed. Several performers have their eyes closed in prayer.

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A row of young musicians seated cross-legged on red mats on a white stage before a dark maroon curtain, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. They wear orange and red robes, white forehead markings and beaded necklaces. Several large barrel drums with woven straps sit on the mats in front of them, along with brass horns and conch shells. At right, a garland of pink, yellow and green flowers hangs beside a deity murti. The scene reads as a devotional musical offering. a person is not visibly present in this image.2013-07-20A stage performance by a group of young boys in orange and red robes with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas. Several boys stand and play long curved golden horns raised overhead or held to their mouths, while others sit on red mats playing large barrel drums and a small hand cymbal. The backdrop is a dark red velvet curtain on a white stage floor. The scene looks like a ritual drum and horn ensemble, and no one on stage is identifiable as a specific person from appearance here.2013-07-20A stage performance by a group of young musicians in red and orange traditional dress with white forehead markings and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Several stand holding long golden horns raised overhead while others play conch shells and drums, two seated players beat large barrel drums, and a seated musician plays a small handheld instrument. Behind them on the right, a large deity murti decorated with yellow garments and flower garlands sits on an ornate golden throne against dark maroon velvet drapes. The stage floor is white with a red carpet mat.2013-07-20A photograph of children and young students in orange and maroon garments seated on a white floor in prayer before a decorated deity murti. The murti, adorned with thick garlands of yellow and pink flowers, sits on a golden throne-like altar against a dark red curtain. Several students press their palms together in anjali, while others hold small hand cymbals and sit beside large drums with woven frames. Many wear rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. A silver standing lamp stands at the right edge of the frame, and a few seated figures are visible in the background. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.2013-07-20July 15 20132013-07-15A photograph of a group of young musicians seated on red floor mats performing with traditional instruments. Several players in saffron-orange robes blow long curved brass horns, one holds a small hand cymbal, and a boy in a red-and-gold dhoti plays a frame drum. Other drums with leather heads lie on the mats, and red curtains hang behind them beside white doors. Several performers wear rudraksha malas and bead necklaces, and one has white markings on the forehead. This appears to be a ceremonial music performance.2013-07-15A photograph of a group of young musicians seated on red floor mats performing a ceremonial ensemble in front of red curtains and a white wall with glass doors. Six visible performers wear orange and maroon sacred clothing with rudraksha malas; several have white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Four players raise long curved brass horns, one plays a hand-held cymbal-like instrument, one plays a small round tambourine-style frame drum, and one plays a large barrel drum. Two additional drums rest at the left edge. The setting resembles a person ashram or satsang hall.2013-07-15July 20 20132013-07-20July 20 20132013-07-20July 09 20132013-07-09July 20 20132013-07-20July 20 20132013-07-20