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A large white tent hung with tall decorative banners in red, yellow and blue patterns. In the foreground, five young men stand barefoot in a row playing barrel-shaped drums with sticks; they are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis, gold chains, and some have sacred thread or cloth draped over their shoulders. Behind them, a large crowd of people dressed mostly in white sits and stands on the floor, with a few in orange or saffron clothing. A small screen and audio equipment are visible at the left edge.

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July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A group of young men in white dhotis, many bare-chested with white or pink cloth wraps, play traditional drums inside a tent decorated with hanging colourful cloth tassels. Several drummers hold wooden drumsticks and drums with leather heads, while others stand barefoot on a striped rainbow mat. A large drum is played at the left edge, and a man on the right holds a cymbal-like instrument. The scene resembles a temple or festival percussion performance, with bright tent lighting overhead.2008-07-17Photograph of a drumming group performing inside a tented hall with striped fabric pillars hung with decorative tassels. Men in white dhotis, several bare-chested and wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, play large wooden barrel drums with rope-laced heads, striking them with sticks. The foreground drummer wears a white dhoti with blue and green borders and a brown cloth draped over one shoulder. Seated and standing participants in the background are dressed in white, and a few are visible at the edges. The scene suggests a devotional drumming performance during a gathering.2008-07-17A large indoor hall with a white tent-style ceiling and colourful striped patterned banners hanging from the rafters. In the foreground, a group of shirtless young men in white dhotis perform a rhythmic drumming dance on a striped mat, each striking a barrel-shaped drum held at the waist with a long stick. Behind them, a dense crowd of devotees, many in white, sits on chairs and the floor. Several women in saris and salwar kameez stand at the left edge. A framed picture hangs on the back wall above the crowd. A shirtless bearded man in a white dhoti and shawl stands at the right edge, watching the performance.2008-07-17July 28 20082008-07-28December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesJuly 17 20082008-07-17