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Indoor photo of a musical performance before a shrine. A seated musician in a cream kurta and white dhoti plays a long wooden stringed instrument with a tuning gourd, while a bare-chested drummer in a pink-patterned dhoti with gold necklaces plays a large frame drum. Behind them stands a golden arched frame holding a saffron-robed standing figure wearing a saffron head wrap and rudraksha mala, with marigold garlands and a flower offering at its base; this is a statue, so it is not counted as a physical person. Red and purple drapes, garlands of pink, white and yellow flowers, and a silver-trimmed platform surround the scene. A copyright overlay appears in the corner.

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A photograph inside a temple hall with a dark red curtain and garlands of pink, white and yellow flowers. On the left, a man in a white kurta sits cross-legged on a patterned mat playing a long wooden flute. In the centre-right, a man bare-chested with a gold necklace and wrapped pink-brown cloth plays a large hand drum on a mat. Behind them, a gilded arch frames a saffron-robed statue wearing a rudraksha mala and orange turban, with flower offerings in front. To the right, a seated deity murti in silver and red garments with a crown and jewelled adornments sits on a golden stepped pedestal. No person in the scene is identifiable as the a person.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph inside a gilded hall with ornate golden carved panels and a red floor, showing a musical ensemble performing before a throne. Seated on the floor at the centre, a man in a beige kurta with a red shawl plays a long wooden flute, and a woman in a maroon sari with an orange border sings beside him. Two men in white dhotis and shirts play drums, one man in white plays a stringed instrument, and another man in white with a shawl sits at the right edge. Behind them an ornate throne with red cushions holds a figure in a saffron turban, rudraksha beads and gold necklaces; the figure appears to be a depiction of a seated guru rather than a clear identification. A microphone stands in front of the singer and the flute player.2018-12-20 +1 copiesTwo seated musicians perform on a stage with a green and orange floor covering in front of a pale draped curtain. On the left, a man in a white kurta plays a tabla-style drum with a golden-trimmed head, his hands resting on it, with microphones on stands before him. On the right, a man in an orange short-sleeved shirt with embroidered flowers and white dhoti sits cross-legged, playing a stringed instrument with his hands at the centre. The scene suggests a devotional music performance.2009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23Two musicians sit cross-legged on an orange cloth on a stone floor in a temple hall with red and white striped pillars and an orange wall. The man on the left wears a white checked shirt and white dhoti and plays a large barrel drum with a wooden frame and a bronze-toned body. The man on the right wears a red kurta and white dhoti and holds a long wooden wind instrument with brass fittings. A blurred figure in white and orange robes sits in the foreground at the edge of the frame. A framed picture hangs on the upper right wall.2012-02-09November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a temple musician ensemble performing in an indoor hall. In the foreground, a young man in a white shirt and white dhoti plays a large two-headed drum (thavil) with a red and gold trim, held at his side, looking toward the camera. Behind him, a player in a red shirt and saffron-orange dhoti with a red tilak on his forehead plays a long wind instrument (nadaswaram) with a bell-shaped end. Another drummer in white dhoti sits at left, and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and horizontal sacred ash marks on his forehead stands at right beside a draped red and gold cloth on a stand. Several other people in white dhotis stand in the background, some with hands joined. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2010-12-20A photograph of a ceremonial welcome procession moving along a red carpet under a covered hall decorated with marigold garlands hanging from pillars. In the foreground, a drummer in a white dhoti and shirt plays a large two-headed drum, while a musician in a pale green striped shirt and white dhoti plays a long wooden nadaswaram-style horn. Behind them, a woman in an orange robe with a red and white flower garland walks barefoot on the red carpet, and several men in white and light shirts stand along the sides. A white car and red plastic chairs are visible at left.2010-02-18A man in a white kurta sits playing a pair of drums on a stage during a cultural performance. He wears a red-maroon rudraksha mala and a round pendant, has a red tilak on his forehead, and a visitor-style badge hangs on his chest. His hands strike a wooden drum (mridangam-style) with a stick, and a microphone stand is positioned in front of him. Beside him, another person in white plays a drum. Potted palms and a dark backdrop with a stage edge are visible behind.2009-12-27A photograph of a temple puja setting. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and a gold-beaded necklace sits cross-legged on a dark platform, eyes closed, chanting, while his hands rest over brass and steel vessels, a silver bowl, a small glass and an oil lamp. Beside him stands a white statue of a sage with a saffron-orange robe, a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and a raised palm. Behind them hang a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, an embroidered silver-and-black ornamental backdrop and a saffron cloth. The scene suggests a padapuja offering ritual.2011-01-17