A procession of young musicians in matching saffron-orange dhotis and wraps walks along a paved path beside palm trees and a red boundary wall. Several players blow long curved brass horns, some raised overhead, while others play large barrel drums. Their faces bear white tripundra markings and they wear rudraksha malas. A white van is parked behind the wall. - Nithyanandapedia

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A procession of young musicians in matching saffron-orange dhotis and wraps walks along a paved path beside palm trees and a red boundary wall. Several players blow long curved brass horns, some raised overhead, while others play large barrel drums. Their faces bear white tripundra markings and they wear rudraksha malas. A white van is parked behind the wall.

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