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A man seated cross-legged on a silver-edged throne with a leopard-print cushion, eyes closed, performing a ritual of preparing medicine (aushadha). He wears a dark red sleeveless top and matching dhoti-style wrap with a leopard-print belt, multiple rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, a gold necklace, and a tall twisted dark turban-like hairstyle with a crescent ornament at the top. Before him on a green and white cloth sit a stone grinding slab with a pestle, a stone mortar, a rounded stone, a bowl of yellow powder, green herb leaves in a wicker basket, a small silver box, and a brass deity figure beside him. The setting is outdoors at night with a red building and foliage behind. a person (long swept-back hair and turban, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace and saffron-red clothing) is visible, seated in the ritual.

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September 14 20172017-09-14A seated man in a rust-red sleeveless robe and dhoti with a leopard-print waist sash sits cross-legged on a silver-edged seat in a red-pillared hall. He wears a tall black turban with a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, a gold necklace and a tilak on his forehead. His eyes are closed and his hands rest on his knees beside a stone mortar and pestle, a green leaf bundle, a bamboo basket and a brass pot. A microphone stands near his face. Yellow and green flower garlands hang on the pillar behind him.2017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a seated man in a rust-red sleeveless robe and red dhoti with a leopard-print waist sash, wearing a dark turban with a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas across the chest and arms, and a gold pendant. He sits cross-legged on a silver-edged cushioned seat, eyes lowered, grinding herbs with a stone pestle in a stone mortar. Around him are a woven basket, a potted green herb plant, a silver ornate box, a brass figurine of a deity, small clay cups and a microphone on a stand. Red wooden pillars and dark foliage form the background.2017-09-14A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red sleeveless garment and dhoti, with a leopard-print waist sash, rudraksha malas around his neck and arms, and a gold pendant. He wears a dark turban with a crescent ornament and a tilak on his forehead, with eyes closed in meditation. He sits on a patterned seat before a microphone stand. Before him are a stone mortar and pestle, a grey stone, green herb leaves, and a small silver casket. a person's appearance cues include long swept hair under a turban, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace, though identity remains uncertain from appearance alone.2017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copies