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A group of young boys in orange and saffron robes with maroon-red borders sit on a white floor cloth, with a row of brass horns and drums in front of them. Many wear white forehead bands and rudraksha malas, and several have their palms pressed together in prayer. Brass bells, a plate of offerings, and a red cloth are visible beside them. No a person figure is visible.

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A group of young boys sit cross-legged on an orange cloth and blue-and-gold striped mat on a tiled floor, performing as a drum and horn ensemble. Most wear orange or red sashes over bare chests, with white tilak marks on their foreheads and beaded necklaces. Several play large barrel drums with woven cane frames, and the foreground boy in red holds a drum while looking ahead. Two boys on the left play long brass horns with gold bands. Wall panels and a cable-lined corner are visible behind them. The setting suggests a temple or ashram ritual music performance.2013-12-22A photograph of a group of young boys seated cross-legged on an orange cloth mat on a tiled floor, dressed in saffron-orange robes with white tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Several play large wooden barrel drums, one boy in front striking a drum with a stick while others sit attentively. Brass bells, a brass plate and small brass vessels sit on a silver tray in the foreground, and a red-and-blue striped cloth lies beside some boys in red robes with gold borders. The setting suggests a devotional musical accompaniment during a ritual gathering. No identifiable a person is visible.2013-12-13April 09 20142014-04-09December 09 20132013-12-09A group of young boys seated on an orange cloth in a bright room, dressed in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Several play brass horns and cymbals, with large drums with woven rope tensioning in the foreground. A small green dish and a brass plate sit among the instruments. Most are shaved or short-haired and wear orange upper cloths over their shoulders.2013-12-10A photograph of young boys seated on an orange cloth on a tiled floor, performing a devotional ritual with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several are shaved-headed and wear orange or maroon robes, rudraksha malas and white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. Two large brass-rimmed drums with rope lacing stand in the foreground, and curved brass horns lie on the cloth beside white conch shells. Brass plates and a small green-lidded container sit nearby, with scattered grains on the floor. Behind them are white-framed glass doors. The scene suggests a puja or music-accompanied ritual at an ashram setting.2013-12-04Indoor scene of a group of young boys seated cross-legged on an orange and striped cloth on a tiled floor, performing a musical ensemble. Several wear white forehead markings and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; some wear red cloths draped over the shoulder and others orange garments. Several drums with woven rims and a pair of long golden horns rest in front of them, and one boy holds a drumstick while playing. Plain white walls and a cable-strewn corner are visible behind them.2013-12-22Several young boys seated on an orange cloth in a plain room with white doors, wearing saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. The two boys in front play barrel-shaped drums, one striking a drum with his hands, while others sit behind with conch shells and brass horns nearby. A brass plate, bowl and small ritual items lie on the floor.2013-12-04December 13 20132013-12-13April 26 20152015-04-26December 13 20132013-12-13December 09 20132013-12-09