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Night photograph of a drum procession at an outdoor ashram courtyard. Many young men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawls, some bare-chested, wear rudraksha malas and orange turbans, playing large white-faced drums and horns. A long-haired performer at left strikes a drum, and a large bronze vessel with burning logs sits at right beside metal stanchions and chains. Lit tall candles stand in the background. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance cues.

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Night photograph of a ritual scene at an outdoor temple-like space. Several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching orange cloths, many with orange turbans and rudraksha malas, play large drums. The drummer at left has long dark hair and holds a drumstick, with a bamboo-like stick raised above him. A row of orange-clad figures stands behind, some playing wind or drum instruments. At right, a seated figure in orange with a turban and garlanded rudraksha mala sits beside a metal bowl holding a fire pit of wooden logs. Tall white candles with garlands stand at upper centre. A metal chain barrier with posts runs in front.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28Night outdoor scene at an ashram with a group of saffron-robed male drummers and horn players in orange cloth and rudraksha malas. Several play large drums and a long brass horn, some with orange turbans and bare chests. A large metal fire pit with burning logs sits in front, and a silver-covered ceremonial seat or palanquin is at right. Women in orange garments stand among them, and a kalasha-like silver vessel and white garland decorate the background.2017-09-28Night-time outdoor scene of a drumming and horn procession at an ashram courtyard. Many young men in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps, several with rudraksha malas, some wearing orange turbans, play large drums and brass trumpets. In the foreground a figure with long dreadlocks and beads plays a drum. On the right, a metal fire pit with burning logs sits beside an ornate silver-covered seat. A dark building and trees fill the background.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28Night procession scene with a group of saffron-robed devotees playing drums and brass horns beside a fire pit. Several men in orange dhotis and orange headwear with rudraksha malas beat large drums, while others blow long brass horns. In the foreground, a long-haired drummer with dreadlocks plays a drum. A burning fire with logs sits in a metal basin, and a silver palanquin or throne with ornate silver panels stands at right. Trees and a lit building fill the background.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28Night-time outdoor scene of a drum and horn ensemble performing at a temple-like ashram courtyard. Many young men wear saffron-orange dhoti-style cloth, rudraksha malas and orange or red turbans, many bare-chested. Several play large white-faced drums and smaller drums with sticks, one blows a long brass horn, and one raises a stick overhead. Behind them stands a silver ceremonial vessel with a brazier of burning wood and a silver-covered structure at right. A dark foreground figure with long dreadlocks plays a drum. Many people visible, mostly in the foreground and middle ground.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28Night photograph of a temple-courtyard ritual with a group of young male devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and orange head cloths, many bare-chested and wearing rudraksha malas. Several play large drums with sticks, and one at right blows a long curved brass horn. In the centre, a younger boy in an orange shawl plays a wind instrument. Behind them stand tall lit candles or lamps with flower garlands, and at right a large metal vessel holds burning logs and wood. Metal chain barriers and a dark building frame the scene. The visible people are priestly attendants and musicians, with no clearly identifiable a person figure.2017-09-28