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Night photograph of a ritual scene at an outdoor temple-like space. Several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching orange cloths, many with orange turbans and rudraksha malas, play large drums. The drummer at left has long dark hair and holds a drumstick, with a bamboo-like stick raised above him. A row of orange-clad figures stands behind, some playing wind or drum instruments. At right, a seated figure in orange with a turban and garlanded rudraksha mala sits beside a metal bowl holding a fire pit of wooden logs. Tall white candles with garlands stand at upper centre. A metal chain barrier with posts runs in front.

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Night photograph of a drum procession at an outdoor ashram courtyard. Many young men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawls, some bare-chested, wear rudraksha malas and orange turbans, playing large white-faced drums and horns. A long-haired performer at left strikes a drum, and a large bronze vessel with burning logs sits at right beside metal stanchions and chains. Lit tall candles stand in the background. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance cues.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesNight outdoor scene at an ashram with a group of saffron-robed male drummers and horn players in orange cloth and rudraksha malas. Several play large drums and a long brass horn, some with orange turbans and bare chests. A large metal fire pit with burning logs sits in front, and a silver-covered ceremonial seat or palanquin is at right. Women in orange garments stand among them, and a kalasha-like silver vessel and white garland decorate the background.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20172017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28Night photograph of a temple-courtyard ritual with a group of young male devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and orange head cloths, many bare-chested and wearing rudraksha malas. Several play large drums with sticks, and one at right blows a long curved brass horn. In the centre, a younger boy in an orange shawl plays a wind instrument. Behind them stand tall lit candles or lamps with flower garlands, and at right a large metal vessel holds burning logs and wood. Metal chain barriers and a dark building frame the scene. The visible people are priestly attendants and musicians, with no clearly identifiable a person figure.2017-09-28Night-time outdoor scene of a drumming and horn procession at an ashram courtyard. Many young men in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps, several with rudraksha malas, some wearing orange turbans, play large drums and brass trumpets. In the foreground a figure with long dreadlocks and beads plays a drum. On the right, a metal fire pit with burning logs sits beside an ornate silver-covered seat. A dark building and trees fill the background.2017-09-28Night outdoor scene of a ritual procession with a drum and brass horn ensemble. Many men in saffron-orange dhoti-style cloth and orange turbans play large barrel drums, with bare-chested drummers wearing rudraksha malas. One man at centre plays a long brass horn. In the foreground, a figure with long dreadlocked hair plays a drum. At right, a silver-covered palanquin or ratha-like structure and a metal fire pit with logs stand near a mat. Lamplight and a dark background frame the procession near a temple-style pillar.2017-09-28