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A man sits cross-legged on a floor covered with a leopard-print mat, grinding ingredients in a stone mortar with a pestle. He wears a leopard-print headband over long dreadlocks, an orange-brown shawl, a rust-red garment, a rudraksha mala and bracelets. Beside him stands a silver ornate vessel on a silver pedestal table, a brass figurine, a blue enamel cup and green leaves, with carved wooden screens behind him.

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August 29 20172017-08-29A seated man in orange-red robes and a leopard-print headband sits cross-legged on a floor before a small fire in a stone mortar, preparing a ritual mixture with a wooden stick and a grey stone pestle. A rudraksha mala and gold necklace hang at his chest, with armbands on his upper arms. Around him are brass and silver vessels, green leaves, a white enamel cup, a bowl of herbs, and a silver throne-like seat draped with white and orange garlands. A standing microphone is nearby, and carved wooden screens form the backdrop. The scene shows an aushada herbal preparation ritual.2017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print headband sits on the floor beside a silver altar, working over a stone grinding slab with yellow powder and herbs. He wears rudraksha malas on his arms and neck, and a shawl draped across his shoulders. Silver garlands hang on a silver throne-like seat to the right, a small brass oil lamp flame burns near a figurine, and leafy herbs, a brass bowl of green herbs, a white cup and a basket sit on the floor. A microphone stand and carved wooden screens form the background. The scene shows the preparation of herbal aushada in a ritual setting.2017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29A seated man in an orange-rust robe with a leopard-print headband and long dark hair grinds herbs on a stone slab with a stone muller, surrounded by green leaves, a brass bowl, a white enamel cup and a silver tray. A silver-framed altar with a small brass deity murti and a rudraksha-beaded garland stands to the right, with a lit oil lamp nearby. Carved wooden screens and a microphone stand are in the background. One person is visible.2017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29