Drumming has long been recognized as a bridge between the earthly and the divine. In Hindu traditions, drumbeats call forth gods, guiding rituals and invoking spiritual presence. Instruments like the ḍhol and mridangam set the rhythm for sacred ceremonies, connecting worshippers to higher realms. Here, in the heart of the Derbyshire landscape, drumming pulsed through the gathering like a heartbeat—a reminder of life’s cyclical nature and the power of collective energy.