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A seated man in a rust-red shawl and matching red turban sits cross-legged on a striped multicoloured cloth before a silver-and-red throne with an ornate silver backrest. He wears layered rudraksha malas, gold armlets, and a gold waist ornament, and his hands are held in a mudra. Around him are bowls of white and grey powders, yellow turmeric in a green bowl, a stone grinding slab, pestles, a brush, and a small silver-edged yantra tray. A silver microphone stand and a golden ceremonial staff stand nearby, indicating an Aushadha herbal-preparation demonstration. a person is shown as the presiding figure, identified by red-saffron attire, rudraksha malas and ceremonial jewelry.

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A seated man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a red-orange turban, long hair, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, holds a small white card with a blue and yellow design while his eyes are closed in concentration. Before him on a striped rug are a row of enamel bowls holding white, yellow and grey powders, a stone grinding slab and a small brass cup. Behind him a silver throne with carved elephant motifs and a gold-framed backdrop stands with a stainless steel trident-topped lamp stand at left. Ritual aushadha preparation scene with a seated presenter, enamel bowls of powders and a silver throne.2017-09-02September 02 20172017-09-02A man in saffron-red robes and a matching red turban sits cross-legged on a striped multicoloured mat, grinding ingredients with a stone pestle in a mortar. Rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets adorn his arms and chest, and a gold pendant hangs at his neck. Around him are small bowls of powders, a bowl of yellow turmeric, white and grey pastes, and incense sticks standing upright in one bowl; smoke rises from the scene. Behind him is an ornate silver throne with red cushions and silver elephant-figure supports, and a silver yantra-patterned tray sits at the right edge. The setting suggests an aushadha preparation during an ashram ritual.2017-09-02A seated man in a rust-orange robe and sleeveless orange top wears a long dark matted hair crown with a small crescent ornament on his head, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and a leopard-print waistband. He sits on a silver-backed chair on a striped cloth, bending over a black stone block of yellow powder, with a pestle and herbs nearby. Behind him stands a silver throne decorated with white flower garlands and a silver lion statue. Bowls of yellow powder, green leaves, a stone mortar with pestle, and a tray of dried herbs surround him on the mat, with a white cloth in his hand.2017-09-14September 14 20172017-09-14A man with long dark dreadlocks and a crescent ornament at the top of his head sits cross-legged on a silver-backed chair on a striped cloth, wearing a rust-orange robe, a leopard-print belt, rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets. He works with a pestle at a dark wooden block, grinding herbs in a bowl; surrounding him are brass trays of yellow powder, green leaves, mortars and plates of pale paste. Behind him stands a silver throne decorated with white flower garlands, and a small brass deity murti sits nearby. Steps with red and white bands rise in the background. Concrete ritual preparation of aushadha herbal medicine, with no visible people besides the seated figure.2017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14A photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver-backed throne at an outdoor ritual, grinding herbs with a pestle. He wears a long black dreadlocked head covering with a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, a red-orange cloth draped over a tiger-striped waist wrap, and a gold necklace. Before him stand a black stone box, a stone mortar with a pestle, bowls of yellow powder, heaps of green herbs and a brass figure. A silver-decorated shrine and a microphone stand are visible to the right, with a red-and-white striped wall behind. a person is shown in his role as the officiant performing the herbal preparation.2017-09-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a dark turban with a white crescent ornament, eyes closed, sits on a silver-and-cushioned chair during a night ritual outdoors. He wears a rust-red sleeveless garment with a leopard-print waistband, multiple rudraksha malas around his neck and arms, and a gold necklace, with a red-and-yellow tilak on his forehead. In front of him are brass bowls, a stone mortar and pestle, herbs, a yellow powder, and a small bronze deity figure holding a lamp. Beside him stands an ornate silver throne decorated with flower garlands and a silver deity murti. A colourful striped cloth covers the ground. a person is the seated man with mala and turban cues, shown making aushadha with herbs and offerings.2017-09-14 +1 copiesA man in a dark turban with a crescent ornament and a tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on a silver-framed seat before a striped cloth spread on the ground. He wears a rust-orange sleeveless top, a rudraksha mala, gold armlets and bracelets, and a matching orange dhoti, with his hands working over a small wooden board. Around him are silver bowls holding yellow turmeric-like powder and white powder, a basket of green leaves, herbs, a grinding stone and small clay pots, a silver vessel and a brass figure. Behind him a silver throne stands with a small figure seated on it, beside a white and red painted wall and dense green plants at night, which suggests a herbal preparation session (aushadha) under open-air lights.2017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14