
Indian Navy tableau and brass band at Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, in Delhi
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The Indian Navy's ceremonial tableau proceeds along Kartavya Path during India's annual Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
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A veteran local folk artist performs traditional street music in Meerut using a rare hand-played percussion instrument resembling a small hourglass-shaped damru. The musician demonstrates a distinctive friction-string playing technique, skillfully manipulating the tension with a small stick to produce rhythmic vibrations and deep resonant sounds. The acoustic street performance reflects the rich folk music traditions of regional India, where travelling and roadside musicians preserve traditional rhythms, instruments, and oral musical heritage. The scene captures the artist’s technique, live performance atmosphere, and the raw sound of traditional Indian folk percussion in an everyday public setting. The footage highlights disappearing musical traditions and the cultural importance of local
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