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A photograph of a ceremonial music group performing in a room with red curtains and white double doors. A standing man in a white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body, holding his hands in anjali, stands at left beside a row of seated boys wearing orange and maroon robes, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. Several boys play long brass horns raised overhead, others play large barrel drums and conch shells, and a small boy in orange sits at far left with a green item before him.

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September 19 20132013-09-19August 15 20132013-08-15July 15 20132013-07-15A group of young boys in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit on the floor playing traditional instruments in a hall with a red curtain and white walls. Several raise long curved brass horns overhead, while others beat wooden-framed drums with hand pressure and one plays a small cymbal, with white markings on their foreheads. Ritual brass lamps and a small brass bowl sit on a cloth in front of the drummers.2013-07-14A group of young boys in saffron and red robes perform a ceremonial musical ensemble, seated on the floor in front of white sliding glass doors and red curtains. Many hold long, curved brass horns (ceremonial trumpets) raised overhead or to their lips, while others play barrel drums and a small cymbal-like instrument. Most wear rudraksha malas and have white tilak markings on their foreheads. Several are shirtless with gold armbands and bangles. A small purple logo appears in the upper left corner of the frame.2013-07-11July 07 20132013-07-07July 09 20132013-07-09Photo of a group of young boys in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with rudraksha malas and white tilak markings on their foreheads, seated on red mats in a hall with red curtains. Several boys play long curved brass horns (ceremonial trumpets) and hand drums, while others sit cross-legged clapping or holding small cymbals and a blue object. A brass horn is raised in the back row and a boy in the foreground wears an orange headcloth with flower garland. A shaved white-clothed adult sits at the far left edge. No recognizable a person figure is visible.2013-07-19July 20 20132013-07-20A group of young male musicians in saffron-orange dhoti-style clothing and white forehead markings sit cross-legged on a tiled floor performing a ritual music ensemble. Two large barrel drums with woven rope tension lacing sit in front; one player beats a drum with bare hands. Several players blow long brass horns (ceremonial trumpets) raised high, and one player holds a small cymbal-like hand drum. Rudraksha-style beaded necklaces are visible. Behind them is a red curtain and white doors, with brass lamps and vessels on the floor at the lower left.2013-09-23A group of young boys in saffron and red robes sit on a floor playing traditional instruments during a ritual music performance. Several boys hold long curved gold brass horns raised upward, while others play cymbals and a large two-headed drum at lower left. Many wear white vertical tilaka marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. A red curtain hangs behind them beside a white door.2013-10-23A photograph of a group of boys performing on a stage with a red carpet and red curtain at left. Around a dozen boys sit on the floor in saffron-orange and maroon robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. Several boys raise long curved brass horns, and a boy in front in an orange turban and orange robe plays a large barrel drum with a red velvet covering. Other boys in orange clothing sit with hands together in prayer or play the drums beside them. A white wall and glass doors form the backdrop.2013-09-08 +1 copies