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Close-up photo of a ritual preparation. A figure in a deep red robe with a white lace-patterned shawl and rudraksha beads sits behind a black stone block, using a wooden pestle to grind a pale powder. Beside the block, a stone mortar holds a red paste. In the foreground, an ornate silver kalasha-style vessel with a domed lid stands near a silver lamp stand, and silver deity figures appear blurred in the background. The scene suggests an herbal preparation ritual.

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December 20 20172017-12-20A close-up photograph of a ritual preparation. A person in red robes with a red-and-white patterned shawl and red beaded mala holds a wooden spatula or spoon, spreading a pale paste onto a dark stone block. In front are ornate silver vessels with engraved floral patterns, and a stone mortar holds a red paste. The setting suggests an herbal or Aushadha preparation ritual. No face is visible, so the identity of the robed figure cannot be confirmed.2017-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a seated figure in a red robe and red-and-white patterned blouse, wearing a dense rudraksha mala, with a hand resting on the lap and another hand holding a reddish stick-like object over a dark stone block. Silver ritual vessels, a small copper figure of a deity with a lit oil lamp, and a dark wooden bowl with red powder surround the scene.2017-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20172017-12-20 +2 copiesClose-up photo of a person in a deep red-maroon robe with gold-edged border performing a ritual. Multiple rudraksha mala beads hang across the chest. The hands hold a small metal implement, possibly a sprinkling rod or ladle, over a wooden bowl containing a paste of white, yellow and red substances. Beside it stands an ornate silver-coloured vessel with a long handle, with dark wooden pieces visible on top. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja-related offering. The face is not visible.2018-03-03December 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copiesA close photo of a ritual grinding of herbs in a dark stone mortar. A person in a red garment and layered rudraksha malas holds a metal pestle and grinds a reddish paste; the wrist and hand show red-beaded rudraksha bracelets and rings. Around the mortar are silver vessels, a silver footed bowl and a small bronze figure of a deity with a lamp, plus a flat stone dish holding red paste. The swami is not clearly visible, only the hands, lap and garment, so identity is uncertain.2017-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copies