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Close photograph of a seated man in a rust-red robe with gold border, his right hand pressing on a dark grey stone grinding bowl (mortar) placed on a colourful woven rug. He wears layered rudraksha malas and rudraksha bracelets on his wrist. Beside him stands an ornate polished silver vessel with floral repoussé work. The scene suggests a preparation of herbal medicine or offering. Only a hand and forearm and part of the torso are visible; no face is shown.

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March 03 20182018-03-03 +1 copiesClose view of a priest's hands preparing a ritual mixture in a dark stone mortar on a patterned cloth. The priest wears a reddish-orange garment and multiple rudraksha malas on the wrist and neck. One hand holds a dark pestle, while the other rests on the rim. The mortar contains a golden-yellow paste, white powder, and a bundle of thin sticks with a burning tip. Silver vessels with engraved designs stand to the right, and an oil lamp flame is visible at the left edge. This appears to be a ritual preparation, with no people visible beyond the priest's hands and forearms.2018-03-03Close photo of a person in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged, with their right hand resting on the rim of a large dark grey stone mortar. Multiple rudraksha beads are worn on the wrist and in a mala around the neck. A metallic ornate vessel with engraved patterns stands at the right edge, and a colourful striped cloth lies at the bottom. The hand gesture suggests a grinding or preparation ritual.2018-03-03Close photo of a priest's hands in a red-orange robe pouring turmeric or yellow powder from a small brass ladle onto a dark stone yoni-shaped ritual base with red and yellow powder. A row of rudraksha beads is worn on the wrist and around the neck. Beside the stone stands an ornate silver kalasha-style vessel. A lit oil lamp flame is visible at the left edge. The scene suggests abhishekam or puja, with the priest performing the offering.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03Close-up photograph of a person in a deep red-orange robe seated before a dark grey stone mortar-like vessel, placing a small pinch of material into it with the right hand. The wrist wears a red-brown rudraksha mala, and a strand of beads hangs over the robe. Red powder or embers dust the stone rim, and a gold-edged cloth lies below. Only the hand, wrist and torso are visible, so no face is shown. The setting suggests a ritual preparation of an herbal or ceremonial mixture.2018-03-03Close-up photograph of a seated figure in a deep maroon or rust-red robe edged with gold zari border, wearing a rudraksha mala necklace of brown seeds, with one hand raised near the chest. In front is a dark grey stone mortar-like vessel with red marks, set on a yellow and red patterned cloth. Only the lower body, hands and robe are visible; the face is not shown. The setting is dim.2018-03-03Close photograph of a person in a red-orange robe grinding a mixture in a dark stone mortar with a wooden pestle. Rudraksha malas and beaded rudraksha bracelets are visible on the wrists and neck. The mortar holds yellow, orange and white powdered ingredients, possibly turmeric and kumkum. Another hand rests on the robe nearby. A decorative silver vessel stands at the right edge, and a woven cloth lies beneath the mortar. The image is a close crop of hands and ritual items, with no visible face.2018-03-03Close-up photo of a person in a deep red-maroon robe with gold-edged border performing a ritual. Multiple rudraksha mala beads hang across the chest. The hands hold a small metal implement, possibly a sprinkling rod or ladle, over a wooden bowl containing a paste of white, yellow and red substances. Beside it stands an ornate silver-coloured vessel with a long handle, with dark wooden pieces visible on top. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja-related offering. The face is not visible.2018-03-03December 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copiesMarch 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03