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Photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron clothing with an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, wearing rudraksha malas on the arms and chest, crouched behind a stone grinding slab and pestle amid rising smoke. Bowls of white powder and green leaves lie on the floor in front, a silver pedestal lamp stands at left, and a flame burns on a dish at right beside a small deity murti. The figure's face is not visible. The appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the cues are limited and the identity cannot be confirmed from this image.

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August 29 20172017-08-29A seated figure in an orange-red saffron dhoti and shawl, with dark rudraksha-style beads on the upper arm and wrist, grinds yellow material on a granite grinding stone (ammikallu) with a dark stone pestle. Hazy smoke fills the frame. Nearby are a silver tray with yellow powder, a brass bowl of green leaves, a white cup, green leaves on the floor, a small orange deity figurine on a stand, and a silver altar with a flame at the right. The setting suggests an herbal preparation ritual.2017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29A seated man in a rust-orange shawl and dhoti with a leopard-print headband performs a ritual amid drifting smoke. He wears layered rudraksha malas and a gold chain, and holds a small metal vessel over a copper tray. Nearby on the floor are an oil lamp, a bowl, herbs and a small brass deity murti, with a glass tray and carved wooden screens behind him. This appears to be an aushada preparation rite, with smoke and offerings as visible evidence.2017-08-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange shawl and gold-edged dhoti is preparing an herbal mixture in a granite mortar and pestle. He wears multiple rudraksha malas around his neck and upper arm, plus a gold chain, and holds a small yellow-green packet between his fingers. Beside the mortar sit a blue-rimmed white cup, green leaves and a bronze deity murti with an oil lamp dish. The setting suggests an aushada herbal preparation ritual.2017-08-29A seated figure in a rust-orange dhoti and matching orange shawl with gold border sits on a silver-framed chair during an herbal preparation rite. Rudraksha malas are worn around the neck and upper arm, and a beaded band circles the wrist. The figure holds a small yellow-and-red packet in one hand. In front lies a grey granite mortar and pestle with herbs, a blue-rimmed enamel cup, a bowl of green leaves, turmeric pieces, a bowl of white powder and a small brass figure. A silver altar box and a basket sit nearby, and two other orange-clad feet are visible at the top. Green leaves are piled in the foreground.2017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29A man in orange and maroon ritual cloth sits cross-legged on the floor during an herb-grinding preparation, with smoke rising around him. He wears a leopard-print headband, long dark hair, rudraksha beads and a gold chain, and holds a stone grinding slab with a pestle. Nearby stand silver trays, a silver pedestal with a bowl, a lit oil lamp, green leaves, a basket and brass pots. Behind him are carved wooden screens and brass vessels in the background.2017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29