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Close view of several silver scalloped bowls arranged on a concrete floor, each heaped with a different powdered herb or spice: pale yellow, deep red, bright turmeric yellow and pale green. Small white flower-like petals or grains are pressed into the tops of some heaps. A silver vessel with embossed patterns sits at the upper left, and a striped blue and white cloth lies on the floor behind. No people are visible, and no person is identifiable in the frame.

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Six round silver-rimmed bowls with scalloped edges sit on a concrete floor, filled with powders of red, bright yellow and pale green-beige. Small white flower petals or jasmine-like blooms are placed on top of several mounds. A striped blue and white mat lies at the top left, and electrical cables and a power strip are visible at the upper right. No people are visible. The bowls appear arranged for the Aushada herbal preparation process.2017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29 +1 copiesAugust 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29Close-up of several silver scalloped trays filled with colored powders arranged in rows: pale yellow-green, bright yellow, deep red, light ochre and white powders, each with small white flower or petal pieces scattered on top. The trays sit on a grey stone surface, with a blue cup and brass objects at the edge. These appear to be herbal and mineral powders prepared for an aushada ritual process. No people are visible in the frame.2017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29October 16 20162016-10-16A photograph of several ornate silver trays on a concrete floor filled with mounds of coloured powders and grains: bright red, deep red, golden yellow, pale yellow and white. Small white flower petals or seeds sit on some piles. Behind them stands a large embossed silver vessel decorated with figures, and a silver-and-ornate low table with a small brass pot. A striped cloth mat lies on the floor and cables run across the room. No people are visible. The setting suggests preparation of ritual herbal powders for an aushada process.2017-08-29October 16 20162016-10-16A photograph of ornate engraved silver and brass bowls and dishes arranged on a stone floor in sunlight. The large central bowl is repoussé-engraved with floral and leaf patterns. Smaller scalloped-rim plates hold a bright orange powder, a reddish-brown powder, a grey-violet powder, a pale cream substance and a dark red powder. No people are visible.2016-10-16Close-up photograph of ritual offering materials on a silver tray. In the foreground, a silver bowl is filled with bright yellow turmeric powder, and a second silver bowl holds vivid red kumkum powder. Behind them sit silver vessels, a silver kalasha-style pot with a rim, and a pink silk cloth with gold border and a golden brocade cloth. No people are visible; the scene shows puja items arranged for a ceremony.2021-06-20