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A photograph of two young men in orange-saffron dhotis and orange turbans seated cross-legged on a cloth on a polished floor. The man in front, bare-chested with white ash markings on his arm and chest, rudraksha beads and bangles, blows a long brass horn with a flared bell. The second, younger figure beside him, also bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and white markings, sits with hands folded. Before them on banana leaves are food portions and steel and paper cups, and a conch shell lies to the side. A gold-decorated wall panel and a red-draped table are in the background.

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Two young male ascetics in saffron-orange clothing sit cross-legged on a mat in a hall. The figure at centre, wearing an orange turban and orange wrap over bare shoulders, blows a long brass horn with a flared bell. He wears rudraksha beads, bangles and a necklace, with white markings on his arms. Beside him, a second ascetic in a matching orange turban and wrap sits with hands resting on his lap. In front are steel tumblers, paper cups and banana leaves holding food. A gold-embossed panel and red draped table stand behind them. No identification of either person is made.2017-09-11September 11 20172017-09-11Photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, playing a long brass horn (ram-singha or long trumpet) with both hands, bare-chested with white sacred ash markings on his arms and rudraksha beads at his neck. A younger boy in matching orange cloth and orange turban sits to the left, also with beads. Both sit cross-legged on a white cloth before green banana leaves holding food, with steel tumblers and paper cups on the floor. A conch shell lies on the floor beside the horn player. Behind them are a gold-decorated panel, a red-draped table, a camera tripod and studio lights in a bright hall.2017-09-11August 27 20172017-08-27August 27 20172017-08-27Saffron-robed young musicians in red-orange turbans sit on a striped mat performing with long brass horns and small drums in a hall. The central player blows a long brass trumpet while wearing a rudraksha mala and bangles. Behind them a large gilded frame with a red cushioned seat stands beside a framed portrait of a smiling bearded man in a red turban and ornate gold necklaces, pictured with raised hand. Blue draped backdrop and tiled floor complete the scene, with a microphone stand in front.2017-08-27A photograph of a ritual music performance indoors. Several young boys and men in saffron-orange robes with white tripundra marks on their foreheads sit on a mat playing long brass horns, a large hand drum, and a small cymbal-like instrument. A man at left in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas plays a long brass horn. A boy at right holds a conch-shaped instrument to his mouth. Brass oil lamps, bells and small offering plates sit on a metal tray in front. White walls, a glass door and red curtains form the background.2013-09-26A large group of young boys and young men in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a white floor during a ritual. Many hold long brass horn-shaped vessels, and rows of metal pots, brass kalashas and small bowls are arranged before them. Several wear rudraksha malas, and many have white and sandalwood-coloured forehead markings. In the background older men in orange and white clothing sit among the rows. The setting is an indoor hall with white pillars and a wooden door.2013-09-02July 15 20132013-07-15June 03 20132013-06-03July 27 20172017-07-27 +1 copiesA group of young boys seated on the floor in front of a white metal door and red curtain play ceremonial instruments. Several boys hold long curved gold-coloured brass horns upright with both hands and blow into them, while others play two-headed hand drums and a small hand cymbal. The boys wear orange and red robes with yellow borders, white forehead markings, and wooden rudraksha-style bead necklaces. Some have bead bracelets and dark thread. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a plain light wall.2013-07-11