23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Rhythm in the Turmeric
The air in Pattan Kodoli vibrates with the beat of drums and the scent of turmeric. I stood close as these men played with unstoppable energy, their bodies glowing in golden dust. Every beat echoed with faith and pride — it wasn’t just music, it was the sound of devotion rising through the heat and colour of Maharashtra.
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| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Kolhapur, India |
| Copyright: | © Arun Kumar Nalimela |