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A seated man in a rust-orange sannyasi robe and a patterned white-and-black turban sits before a microphone on a throne-like chair, eyes closed, one hand raised in a gesture. He wears a long rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a bracelet. In front of him on a colourful woven mat are brass bowls of turmeric, kumkum, vibhuti, rice and other powders, plus a silver vessel and a small brass lamp, arranged for an aushada preparation. Two tall orange-painted guardian figures with multiple arms stand on pedestals flanking a large wooden door, and a silver palanquin with flower garlands sits at right. The scene resembles an aushada ritual with blessed powders.

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A seated man in a rust-red saffron robe and a black-and-white patterned turban with a crescent ornament sits in front of a bowl of powders during an aushada preparation ritual. He wears a large rudraksha mala and bead bracelets, and gestures with his right hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Before him are brass bowls of yellow turmeric, red kumkum and other powders, a silver vessel and a small blue pot. Two tall painted guardian statues in orange and green flank a wooden door, and a flower-decorated silver palanquin sits at right.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09A seated man in a rust-orange robe and a patterned white-and-black headwrap sits on a silver chair before a microphone stand, gesturing with his right hand. He wears layered rudraksha malas, a gold chain and bracelets. In front of him on a striped cloth are steel bowls of yellow turmeric, red kumkum, white powder and green leaves, plus a large silver vessel and a blue pot. To the right is a silver palanquin decorated with white flower garlands. Behind him stand two orange-skinned deity murtis with multiple arms and a golden door panel.2017-09-09A seated man in a rust-red robe and multiple rudraksha malas speaks into a standing microphone during an aushada preparation session on a multicoloured striped mat. He wears a white and grey patterned turban with a crescent ornament and holds his hand raised in explanation. Before him are brass and steel bowls of powders and herbs including yellow turmeric, red kumkum and white grains, plus a large embossed silver vessel and a blue bucket. Behind him, two orange-painted standing deity murti with four arms flank an ornate golden door. At right, a silver palanquin-style stand is decorated with white jasmine garlands. The man is.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09 +9 copiesA seated man in a rust-red saffron robe and a patterned white-and-black turban with a crescent ornament sits before a microphone stand, gesturing with his right hand while smiling. He wears large rudraksha mala beads, a gold chain and bangles. In front of him are silver and steel vessels, bowls of turmeric, kumkum and powders, and a small blue pot on a striped mat. Behind him stand two orange-skinned deity statues with raised arms, flanking a wooden door, and a garlanded silver palanquin appears at right. a person is.2017-09-09A seated man in a rust-red robe and layered rudraksha malas sits on a white cushioned seat before a microphone stand, speaking. He wears a patterned black-and-white turban with a crescent ornament, and a white vibhuti-like forehead mark. Around him on a colourful striped cloth are brass bowls of turmeric, kumkum, bhasma and grains, a silver urn, a small brass deity figure and a green leafy offering. Two painted standing dvarapala-style guardian figures with raised hands flank a wooden gate, and garlanded silver seating is at right.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red saffron robe and a patterned black-and-white turban with a crescent ornament sits on a silver-backed chair before a stage backdrop of two orange-skinned deity murti with multiple arms and tall crowns flanking a golden-panelled door. He wears a large rudraksha mala and gold necklace, speaking into a microphone on a stand. In front of him lie brass bowls of yellow turmeric, red kumkum, white powder and bhasma, a silver pot, lemons and betel leaves, as aushada preparation materials. At right a silver palanquin-style seat is decorated with white flower garlands. The scene is a ritual demonstration with the speaker presenting the process.2017-09-09A man seated cross-legged on a white-covered seat on a colourful striped rug, wearing a black-and-white patterned head wrap, a rust-red saffron robe, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces and beaded bracelets, with a bindi and raised index finger as he speaks into a stand microphone. Before him are silver bowls and brass pots of powders including yellow turmeric, red kumkum and white rice, plus a green leaf offering, a small brass lamp and a silver aushada preparation vessel. Behind him stand two large painted orange and green dvarapala guardian figures flanking a golden wooden door, and a silver palanquin-style shrine with white flower garlands sits at right. a person is seated in the centre, identified by the rudraksha malas, saffron-red robe and white-and-black head wrap.2017-09-09Photograph of a seated man in a maroon-red robe and rudraksha mala at a stage event, seated on a white cushioned chair before a microphone stand. He wears a patterned black-and-white turban with a crescent ornament and has long swept-back hair; he is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the turban, saffron-red garment and rudraksha beads. Flanking him are two tall painted deity statues with multiple arms in orange and green dhoti-style garments. Before him sit brass and silver vessels, a steel pot, bowls of turmeric, kumkum and powders, a silver lamp, lemons, a small brass figure, and marigold garlands on a silver tray, consistent with aushada preparation. The backdrop is an ornate wooden door with a striped carpet on the floor.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copies