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A ritual preparation scene indoors on a colourful striped floor mat. In the foreground a bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair and a rust-red wrap, wearing wooden beaded bracelets and a mala, sits cross-legged grinding material in a stone mortar. Beside him a woman in a red-orange sari sits near a green bowl. On the right, a woman in a red sari and glasses stirs a green bowl, and two women with dark hair in orange and gold saris work over bowls in the lower right. Behind, a silver ornate shrine holds garlanded deity images and a small lamp. Several seated people in saffron and orange robes sit in the background, and brass oil lamps stand at the top right.

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September 02 20172017-09-02Overhead view of an ashram ritual on a striped rug of pink, green, blue and orange. At centre sits an ornate silver shrine canopy holding a small deity murti garlanded with white flowers, on a silver base. A woman in a rust-red sari kneels at right, pressing a dough-like mixture in a bowl. Beside her a woman in orange sits with bowls of yellow mixture, a stone mortar and pestle, and a bowl of liquid. At left a bare-chested man with long matted hair, rudraksha beads and an orange-red headcloth sits cross-legged, hands reaching into a leaf-lined tray. Others in orange robes sit at the top right with a brass lamp stand, and dreadlocked devotees work at the lower right.2017-09-02September 02 20172017-09-02A photograph of a ritual preparation scene indoors on a concrete floor. A man seated at left wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder, a leopard-print headwrap, and long dreadlocked hair, with red-and-black beaded wrist bands; he has a small microphone near his face and a person candidate whose cues are the long swept hair, ornate headwear and saffron clothing. A woman at right wears a deep red-brown sari and a beaded necklace and sits kneeling beside him. Before them sits a silver throne-like seat with a silver-framed shrine holding a small deity murti, garlands of orange and brown beads, and small lamps. A large engraved silver vessel stands nearby, and a row of shallow metal bowls holds powdered herbs and pastes in white, yellow, brown, red and black, some still steaming. A red paste fills a box in front of the man, with green leaves and a small clay cup nearby. Other people in orange and white clothing are visible in the background.2017-08-29September 02 20172017-09-02Outdoor ritual scene under a covered pavilion with palm and leafy plants behind. A bare-chested man in a red-orange dhoti kneels at left, handling a small offering on a leaf-lined tray. Beside him a woman in a red sari with a beaded necklace and bangles works over a flat stone at a clay hearth. A man in a red-orange dhoti with a white headband and rudraksha mala sits at center. Behind them stand several people in orange and red garments and garlands. A large ornate silver throne stands at right. In the foreground a square, yellow-ochre fire pit lined with flowers holds a bowl of yellow liquid and small metal vessels, with a brass lamp and a kalasha-like pot nearby. Brass lamps and a standing fan appear at the edges, consistent with an aushada preparation ritual.2017-08-31Indoor ritual photograph of an Aushada preparation. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocks, wearing a leopard-print headband, a saffron-orange cloth and a red-beaded bracelet, sits before an ornate silver shrine holding a long rudraksha-style mala garland. Before him stand shallow silver bowls of ash, turmeric-yellow, red and white powders, with dark pieces placed on top, plus a red paste bowl and green leaves. A large engraved silver urn stands nearby. Behind, a woman in a red sari and gold jewellery sits on the floor, and several people in white, orange and blue clothing stand watching along the back, with a microphone stand in the centre.2017-08-29Indoor ritual scene on a striped multicolour mat where devotees mix a yellow herbal paste in a large brass plate and small bowls. A woman in an orange sari with long braided hair kneels at left working the paste with her hands, while a man in white beside her helps. A woman in a dark brown and gold-bordered sari kneels centre, mixing in a bowl. On the right, a man in a rust-coloured robe, orange head wrap and layered rudraksha malas holds a silver-handled wooden tool and watches. Behind them are rows of brass bells and kalasha vessels, a fan and a draped table. Photo credit overlay in the corner.2017-09-02Overhead view of a ritual preparation in a temple-like hall on a striped multicolored cloth. A long-haired man with dreadlocks, wearing a red-orange headband and bare upper body with rudraksha malas, sits at left grinding yellow paste in a stone mortar, another seated man in red-orange robes works at right, and a child in orange kneels center-left. Several bowls of herbal paste and liquid sit on the cloth. Behind them is a silver-framed altar with flower garlands around a deity murti, and a brass oil lamp stands at upper left. Other devotees in saffron cloth sit nearby. This appears to be an aushadha preparation.2017-09-02A photograph of a seated group preparing herbal medicine on a striped floral mat in a hall with brass bells and a standing fan. A man in a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold-trimmed saffron garment sits on a silver-framed chair at right, touching his chin, appearing to observe the work; he matches the Swamiji appearance cues and is a probable Swamiji. Three women and men in saffron and red clothing crouch around brass bowls, mortars and a yellow paste, one woman in a gold-bordered sari grinds powder in a bowl. Tripod camera and cables are visible at left.2017-09-02A photograph of a ritual food preparation at an ashram event. Four women and one young man are seated on a colourful striped mat around a large silver bowl of yellow rice mixed with herbs. A man with bare upper body and a wide orange shawl sits in front, mixing the rice with both hands, while a woman in an orange-red sari with gold-bordered sleeves and rudraksha mala reaches into the bowl. A woman in a cream-and-gold Kerala-style sari, white hairnet and red-brown beaded necklace watches, and a young woman in orange robes with white forehead markings stands at right. Orange-robed devotees stand in the background.2019-01-01A photograph of a man with long dark hair and a leopard-print headwrap, bare-chested beneath an orange-saffron shawl, kneeling on the floor and grinding yellow powder with a stone pestle in a stone mortar. He wears rudraksha beads on his arm and neck, and red thread on his wrist. Beside him stand a small brass deity murti, a brass bell, a lit oil lamp, and a silver-decorated seat draped with beaded garlands. A green leaf bowl and a microphone stand are visible, and other people in orange clothing are partially seen at the top right. The setting looks like an aushada herbal preparation ritual.2017-08-29