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Close photo of a seated figure in a maroon-red robe with a leopard-print sash and multiple rudraksha malas, hands pressed together in front of a row of ornate silver vessels with lids on carved wooden stands. A gold necklace is visible at the top; a white cloth and garland appear in the background, with a black box at right. The silver vessels suggest a ritual preparation setting. The figure's face is cropped out of frame, so identity cannot be determined from appearance; the page's a person mention is unverified here.

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Close-up photograph of a ritual preparation at a temple event. A person in a rust-orange robe with a leopard-print waist sash and layered rudraksha malas kneels behind a black stone block dusted with ochre powder. Their hand holds a long wooden spoon over a silver bowl of powder held by another person's hand at right. Ornate silver urns with engraved floral and figural designs stand on a silver tray at left, with a multicolored woven cloth in the foreground. The figure's face is not visible.2017-12-28Ornate silver ritual vessels with lids and decorative knobs sit on small carved wooden stands on a cloth-covered floor, arranged for a ceremony. Behind them is a dark stone deity murti draped with white and red flower garlands, and a small brass figure. At right, a person in a red garment with white sacred ash markings on the arms and a rudraksha mala holds hands together in prayer.2017-12-28 +2 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10Close view of a seated person in rust-orange robes working at a black stone grinding block, pressing a wooden pestle into a dark paste. Rudraksha mala beads hang across the chest and a leopard-print cloth is tied at the waist. White ash is smeared on the forearms. Beside them stand several ornate silver vessels with lids on a wooden stand, and a silver-covered object sits at the left edge. Colourful cloth and a white draped fabric appear in the background. The scene suggests preparation of a herbal medicinal paste.2017-12-28A seated person in rust-orange robes and a rudraksha mala across the chest performs a ritual with raised, gesturing hands. Ash-white markings are visible on the forearms and upper arm. Beside them stand ornate silver vessels with lids and a small brass lamp with a flickering flame. A blurred figure in orange robes holds a camera in the background, and a dark ritual burner sits in front. The scene suggests a preparation or offering process.2017-12-28A seated figure in a rust-red robe with long black dreadlocked hair and a leopard-print belt is preparing a ritual at a silver tray. Rudraksha beads hang across the waist, and white ash marks the arms. Hands hold small silver cups and vessels; a brass deity figure with a raised hand stands on the left, with silver kalasha-style pots and a red cloth nearby. The background is blurred outdoors. This appears to be the Turiyatita aushadha preparation process.2017-12-28Close view of several ornate silver ritual vessels with lidded bowls and knobbed finials, set on carved wooden stands on a cloth covered surface. Engraved floral and figurative designs cover the silver. A deity figure stands in the background behind white and red flower garlands. A seated person in a red-brown garment with a leopard-print band is partly visible at right, and a white-clad figure stands behind. Rudraksha beads are visible among the vessels.2017-12-28Close photo of a ritual preparation scene. In the foreground, an elderly-appearing figure in rust-orange robes and a leopard-print shawl sits with a long silver-sheathed staff resting against the knee, wearing a rudraksha mala. Beside them stand an ornate silver vessel set on a wooden stand, several engraved silver kalasha-type pots and a dark wooden mortar with a reddish paste. Behind them, several people in orange and green saris and rudraksha malas work with bowls, and a yellow-and-red patterned cloth covers the floor. Visible ritual items include brass cups and a small silver ladle.2017-12-28December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a ritual preparation with ornate silver vessels on a tiered stand, each engraved with floral and figure designs, some with lids. In the foreground a person in orange-saffron robe with a red thread on the wrist dips a small stick into a dark bowl. An oil lamp flame burns behind, beside a small brass figure. Orange-clad figures and white flower garlands appear blurred in the background. The scene suggests a herbal preparation process.2017-12-28Close photo of a ritual preparation. Two hands in the frame: one holds a long silver ladle over a dark stone block, scooping and spreading a thick brownish powder, while another hand holds a silver dish. Behind, a person in a rust-red garment with a leopard-print waist band and layered rudraksha beads sits at the ritual station. To the left stand ornate silver urns with engraved lids on a wooden tray stand. A colourful woven cloth lies at the bottom edge.2017-12-28December 28 20172017-12-28