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A seated man in a rust-red dhoti and wrap grinds herbs in a black stone mortar with a wooden pestle, a silver-plated Nandi bull and brass lamp stands behind him, and a metal mic stand is nearby. Around his neck and arms are rudraksha malas and a leopard-print headband. Behind him are brass trishula standards, a silver bowl, a wicker basket, and green foliage.

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A seated man in a maroon-red dhoti and wrap with a leopard-print headband grinds herbs in a black stone mortar with a wooden pestle at a ceremonial setting. He wears multiple rudraksha malas across his chest and bands on his upper arms. Beside him stands a polished silver Nandi bull with a flower garland, brass oil lamps and a bowl of powder sit in front, and a woven basket rests at right. Green foliage and potted plants frame the background, with a microphone on a boom arm above. a person is shown performing the herbal preparation, with the rudraksha malas and the saffron-maroon robe as the key cues.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red dhoti and wrap with bare upper torso sits eyes closed in meditation before a golden sunburst backdrop. He wears a gold-coloured turban with a leopard-print pattern, a red tilak and a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest, with rudraksha bands on his arms. Before him stand a silver nandi, tall brass trident-topped standing lamps, a silver kalasha-style vessel and silver puja containers on a black stone base, with a wicker basket and green plants beside a microphone stand.2017-12-10A seated man in a maroon-red dhoti and wrap with multiple rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, wearing a leopard-print headband and a red-brown bindi, is grinding a yellow paste on a black stone slab with his hand at a ritual setting. Behind him is a silver-backed chair and a golden decorative backdrop, with a brass trident, brass oil lamps, silver vessels, a wicker basket and mortars with pestles on a striped cloth. A microphone is positioned near his face. The scene looks like a preparation of an herbal or ritual compound.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red robe and many rudraksha malas grinds a substance in a black stone mortar on a striped floor mat. He wears a leopard-print headband over long dreadlocked hair, a white vertical mark on his brow, and a red tilak. Silver vessels and bowls stand on a silver stool to his left, beside a silver sculpted animal figure, brass lamps and a trident-shaped brass stand. A large golden sunburst backdrop and green plants fill the background, and a microphone stand is visible. A workshop setting with herbal preparation for a healing ritual.2017-12-10 +2 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in a maroon-red dhoti and bare upper body sits eyes closed on a raised platform with a white cushioned backrest. He wears a leopard-print headwrap, a gold necklace, and multiple rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, with a vibhuti line on his forehead. A brass trident stands beside him, and a silver nandi figure sits at left. Silver vessels and a small fire pit with glowing embers are in front, with brass lamps and potted green plants behind. A golden sunburst backdrop glows behind the scene. a person is seated in ritual posture with a microphone nearby.2017-12-10