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Four young male musicians in saffron-orange clothing and rudraksha beads sit on a red-cushioned bench, playing long curved gold-coloured brass horns called kombu or horn trumpets. Their foreheads bear white vibhuti markings. Behind them, red curtains, a white wall and glass doors frame the hall, with a few seated people and folding chairs visible in the background. Wooden drums with woven rope sides rest on the floor at right.

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A photograph of a group of young boys in saffron-orange robes performing music indoors on a white tiled floor. Several boys sit on an orange cloth playing long brass horns (trumpets) raised upward, while others play large barrel drums with leather heads and rope lacing. Several have white sacred markings on their foreheads, and some wear rudraksha beads. A red curtain hangs behind them and a glass door is at the right; an orange bag rests on the floor. Counting only visible people, about nine boys are present.2013-12-05Several young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style cloth sit on a tiled floor in a hall with red curtains and stacked chairs, playing traditional instruments. Two players at right blow long curved brass horns, while others strike large hand drums with bare palms and a small frame drum. Some wear white forehead marks and rudraksha beads. Two men in white clothing sit behind them on a red mat playing a wind instrument and drum, with a framed image visible in the background.2013-12-09A group of young male musicians in orange and saffron robes play long curved golden horns (kompu-style brass horns) and a round cymbal indoors. Several boys wear white vertical tilak markings on their foreheads, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bracelets. Behind them a red draped fabric and white wall with a glass door form the backdrop. Some players hold horns upright while others blow into them. a person is not visibly present in this image.2013-12-18December 16 20132013-12-16A row of young boys in saffron-orange robes sit on a tiled floor playing large curved golden horns held high, with drums lying beside them. Several boys wear white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, and some have rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles. Behind them a projector screen glows and a wall speaker is mounted above, in a bright hall with pink walls and a framed picture. The scene suggests a ceremonial music performance during an ashram event.2013-12-16A group of young male musicians in saffron-orange robes sit on a pale tiled floor playing traditional Indian instruments. Several players hold long curved brass horns raised overhead, while others play barrel drums with wooden sticks. Many wear rudraksha mala necklaces and white forehead markings, and a red curtain and white double doors stand behind them. The scene appears to be a ceremonial music performance in an ashram hall.2013-12-24December 25 20132013-12-25December 05 20132013-12-05Four young boys in saffron and red robes sit on a red-draped platform playing long curved golden brass horns, their cheeks puffed as they blow. Two have white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, and several wear rudraksha malas. Drums with woven cords lie in the foreground. Behind them stand red curtains, a white wall with framed pictures, and rows of black chairs in a hall where other people sit on the floor.2013-12-11July 15 20132013-07-15A photograph of a group of young boys in saffron-orange robes performing a musical ensemble seated on a floor. Several raise long curved brass horns (ceremonial trumpets) high in the air while blowing them, and two play barrel-shaped drums with wooden sticks. They wear white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads, rudraksha mala beads around their necks, and small earrings. Behind them is a plain pale wall and a grey metal door. The setting appears to be an indoor ashram hall, with a pink mat and plastic items on the floor.2013-11-20 +1 copiesA group of young boys seated on the floor in front of a white metal door and red curtain play ceremonial instruments. Several boys hold long curved gold-coloured brass horns upright with both hands and blow into them, while others play two-headed hand drums and a small hand cymbal. The boys wear orange and red robes with yellow borders, white forehead markings, and wooden rudraksha-style bead necklaces. Some have bead bracelets and dark thread. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a plain light wall.2013-07-11