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A man with a tall dark dreadlocked turban, red-orange robe and leopard-print waist cloth sits on a carved white chair in an outdoor evening ritual space. He wears rudraksha malas and red wrist bands, and holds a small white bowl while touching his chest. Before him is a stone mortar and pestle, leafy herbs in small bowls, a woven basket, and a yellow-bordered square fire pit. To the right stands an ornate silver shrine with a small deity murti and flower garlands. The setting appears to be an aushadha preparation, with herbs being prepared for energising.

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September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesA man with long, swept-back dark hair and a crown ornament sits on a silver chair before a yellow-edged fire pit with a visible flame at night. He wears a rust-orange sleeveless top, a leopard-print waist cloth, a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and red armbands. Before him are brass bowls of yellow powder, herbs, a basket, a mortar and pestle, and a microphone stand. To the right stands a silver ornate shrine holding a small deity murti and flower garlands, with a yellow-powder ritual area in the foreground. a person is seated in a homa-style aushadha preparation setting.2017-09-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a bearded man with a tall dreadlocked turban topped by a crescent ornament, seated on an ornate silver chair at night outdoors. He wears a rust-red sleeveless robe, a leopard-print waist sash, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and holds a small white paper or cloth in one hand while gesturing with the other. In front of him is a low table with herbs, a stone mortar and pestle, a brass kalasha, a bamboo basket, small bowls of turmeric, flowers and burning coals, and a small metal figure.2017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesA man in a rust-orange cloth wrapped over the shoulders sits cross-legged behind a brick fire pit bordered in yellow, holding a pestle over a stone mortar on a low wooden table. He wears long dark matted hair with a crescent ornament, a red vertical tilak, a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets. Around him are bowls of yellow powder, green herbs, a woven basket, brass and steel vessels, and a silver shrine with garlands and a small silver deity murti on a colourful cloth. Two oil lamps glow in the dark background.2017-09-14September 14 20172017-09-14September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-orange cloth and sleeveless top sits on an ornate silver throne-like chair at night, outdoors before dark foliage. He wears a large matted dreadlock crown with a small crescent ornament, a vertical tilak, a dark rudraksha mala around the neck, rudraksha bracelets on the arms and a gold necklace. He leans over a black stone grinding slab with yellow turmeric paste, a green herb nearby, and a stone pestle. Baskets, brass bowls of yellow powder, a silver-framed platform and a small bronze figure with a lamp stand around him. A microphone stands at his side. The scene is an aushadha preparation, with ayurvedic herbs being ground.2017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor ritual. A man with a tall black turban and a crescent ornament at the front, a tilak on his forehead, and layered rudraksha malas over a rust-red sleeveless garment with a leopard-print waistband sits cross-legged on an ornate silver chair with his eyes closed, holding a stone pestle over a small metal mortar. Beside him a small flame burns on a dish with green herbs and leaves in bowls, and a clay kalasha-like pot sits in front. To the right an ornate silver peetha holds a decorated deity murti and garlands. A microphone stand is behind him and a woven basket sits at left. Yellow-edged cloth covers the table.2017-09-14