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Photograph of young sannyasi-style boys in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas seated on an orange mat in a hall with red curtains. In the foreground a boy with a red tilak sits beside large barrel drums, and behind him others with white vertical forehead marks sit before a small offering setup with a brass plate and a steel bowl. A framed picture hangs on the wall and a split air conditioner is mounted above. Five or six visible people, all seated.

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December 10 20132013-12-10Three sannyasis in saffron-orange robes play large barrel-shaped drums with cord-laced hide heads on a white tiled floor in an indoor hall. Their bodies are bare above the waist, and each wears a rudraksha mala. The foremost drummer wears hoop earrings and a blue wrist band, and his hair is swept back, while the two behind have shaved heads and white markings on their foreheads. Red curtains and stacked black plastic chairs are in the background. A man in red at the left edge holds a tall gold-capped staff. The drumming suggests a devotional ensemble, though the image alone does not confirm the event.2013-12-11December 05 20132013-12-05December 13 20132013-12-13Young boys in orange and red ceremonial dhoti-style clothing play traditional drums and brass horns seated on a peach-coloured cloth in a hall with red chairs stacked along the wall. The lead boy in the foreground, wearing an orange sleeveless garment and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, grips a large barrel drum with a rope lacing while smiling. Behind him, others hold curved golden horns aloft and one blows a conch shell. Several have white sacred markings on their foreheads. Red curtains and white tiles complete the setting.2013-12-16Three young sannyasis in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit in a row playing large cylindrical drums with leather heads laced with bamboo braces. The drummer at left has hair tied up and hoop earrings, the middle drummer has a shaved head with white tilak on the forehead, and the third has his head shaved and wears hoop earrings. A blue wrist band and silver bracelet are visible. Behind them, red curtains, stacked black plastic chairs and a bright white tiled floor fill a hall. At far left a brass instrument is partly visible.2013-12-11Several young male musicians in orange saffron cloths and beaded rudraksha-style necklaces sit in a row playing large wooden-framed drums with bare hands and sticks. Behind them, men hold long curved gold horns, and a red curtain hangs in the background. One musician on the right wears small hoop earrings and has a brass cymbal nearby. The scene appears to be a temple or ashram ceremony with percussion and horn ensemble.2013-12-25December 09 20132013-12-09A group of young boys in saffron-orange robes sit on a cloth-covered floor playing traditional instruments. In the foreground a boy plays a large barrel drum with a rope-laced frame, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and white tilak marks on his forehead. Behind him others play a conch shell and long brass horns, while more drums lie on the floor. Red curtains and stacked red chairs form the backdrop of a hall with a tiled floor.2013-12-16Several young boys in saffron-orange cloth and rudraksha mala necklaces play large barrel drums with wooden sticks during a performance. Their faces bear white vibhuti markings on the forehead and they wear ear studs and beaded bracelets. Behind them, more boys raise curved gold-coloured horns above red drapery, and adult men in white and blue shirts sit at the left edge watching. The drums have woven rattan rims and cowhide heads.2013-12-25December 06 20132013-12-06December 13 20132013-12-13