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A man kneels on a beige floor playing a large reddish-brown barrel drum called a mridangam or dholak, with woven multicoloured straps and tassels hanging from its sides. He wears a blue-and-white checked collared shirt, a white shawl draped over one shoulder, and a brown beaded mala around his neck. A small black stereo sits on a side table to the left, a white-curtained window behind him, and another person's legs in khaki trousers stand at the right edge of the frame.

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Close-up photograph of a seated musician playing a tabla drum on a low stage covered with a grey cloth over black drapery. The musician wears a light beige-gold kurta and white trousers, sitting cross-legged with bare feet, and his right hand rests on the drum head. The tabla has white straps and a wooden body. Metal stands with green cords and a microphone are visible, and another seated player in dark clothing appears at the left edge, with a small metal dish nearby.2014-05-19May 12 20082008-05-12A young man in a plain white shirt sits cross-legged on a concrete floor, playing a large wooden drum with a red velvet cover and brass rims bound with yellow straps. He has a red tilak mark on his forehead and a dark beaded necklace. Behind him, a striped woven mat lies on the ground and another person in white dhoti sits at the right edge, with others in colourful saris seated in the background. Evening light suggests a satsang or bhajan gathering.2013-09-15May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copiesOctober 08 20082008-10-08A young man in a white kurta sits cross-legged on a stage playing a red and gold mridangam drum with a microphone clipped beside it. Behind him a large orange and red banner shows draped saffron cloth. A partially visible person in a dark brown garment sits at the right edge. A small purple bird logo appears at the top left corner.2009-12-26 +1 copiesNight photograph of a seated man playing a large metal-rimmed drum with a brown leather covering, resting on an orange cloth on a stone floor. He wears a white short-sleeved shirt, a white dhoti with green border, a brass bangle, and white sacred ash with a red dot on his forehead. He has ivory finger covers on his right hand as he strikes the drumhead. Dark background with a red pillar at right.2013-12-19A man in a maroon kurta with gold embroidery and white trousers stands indoors holding a large red dhol drum slung by a multicolored woven strap. He adjusts or touches the strap at his shoulder while playing. Behind him are a tall flower arrangement with red roses and a white stairway railing. On the left is an ornate brass lamp stand with a figurine atop and small lit oil lamps in its bowl. The drum has colored tassels and a white drumhead. A few visible white cloth details hang over his shoulder.2008-05-11November 10 20112011-11-10A seated male musician in a white kurta plays a large green-covered mridangam-style drum laid horizontally on a green cloth-covered stage. He wears yellow cloth on his lap and a bangle on his wrist, looking to his left. Microphones on stands sit beside the drum, and cables run across the stage floor. Behind him, a large orange and red backdrop shows a black silhouette of a dancing or striking figure. A blue cloth and a small object sit at the right edge of the stage. The scene appears to be a stage performance with musical accompaniment.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA man seated in front of a red velvet curtain plays a mridangam-style drum wrapped in an orange and green patterned cover. He wears a dark brown and black printed long-sleeved kurta and has a moustache. A microphone stand is positioned at the drum, and a white air-conditioning unit and a water bottle sit in the background. The setting appears to be a concert or performance space.2014-06-01