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A man seated on a silver-backed chair on a stage, wearing a rust-red saffron-toned robe, a rudraksha mala necklace, and beaded bracelets, with a striped black-and-white turban and a tilak on his forehead. He gestures with open hands while speaking into a microphone on a stand. In front of him are brass and stone bowls of yellow turmeric and red kumkum powder, a small brass lamp, and silver ritual vessels, with a colourful painted backdrop of a standing deity figure behind him. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, ochre robe, and rudraksha mala indicate the presiding teacher giving a discourse during an aushada preparation session.

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September 09 20172017-09-09A seated man in rust-red saffron robes and a black-and-white patterned turban, with rudraksha malas around his neck and wrists, sits on a silver-backed chair with both hands open in an explaining gesture. He has a tilak on his forehead and a microphone stand in front of him. Before him on a stage are silver and brass ritual vessels, a small brass deity figure, a stone mortar, heaps of turmeric and kumkum powder, a pale yellow fruit and green leaves. Behind him stands a painted deity figure holding a staff against a red and orange backdrop with a carved wooden lattice door. The scene reads as an aushada preparation demonstration.2017-09-09A seated man in a rust-red saffron robe and rudraksha malas sits in a white carved throne chair on a stage, holding a silver staff across his lap and gesturing with one hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a leopard-print turban with a crescent ornament above it, a gold pendant, and beaded bracelets. Behind him stands a large orange deity murti with raised arms, beside an orange carved door panel. In the foreground are a small bronze lamp figure, a brass bowl, marigold and yellow powder offerings, and white flowers. The scene suggests a discourse or ritual on stage.2017-09-09A photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver-and-white chair on a stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a leopard-print turban with a crescent ornament and long dreadlocks, a rudraksha mala necklace and multiple rudraksha bracelets, and a rust-red robe that is draped over one shoulder. A probable Swamiji is the seated speaker, identified by the swept-back hair, crown-like turban and rudraksha malas. Behind him stands a large painted figure in orange and red with a staff, and a dark wooden door-like backdrop. In front, a brass figurine stands beside a brass dish, with brass bowls holding yellow turmeric powder and a dish of fruit and flowers on a tray.2017-09-09A bearded man with a long braid and a black-and-white patterned turban sits on an ornate silver throne-style chair on a stage, wearing rust-red saffron robes, a red rudraksha mala and matching bead bracelets on his arms, and a gold chain. He gestures with his hands while speaking into a microphone. Before him on the floor are brass and steel bowls and plates holding turmeric, red kumkum, vibhuti, lemons and green leaves, with a small brass deity figure and a brass vessel at left. Behind him are painted columns and a painted figure on a red-and-orange backdrop. The scene suggests a Swamiji (probable) seated in a teaching role during an aushada preparation with offerings, with the appearance cues of the turban, long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09A man seated on an ornate silver-and-white throne-style chair on a stage, speaking into a microphone on a boom stand. He wears a leopard-print turban, a rust-red saffron-toned robe, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces and bracelets, and a gold chain, with white tilak on his forehead. His arms are open in a gesturing pose. Behind him is a painted backdrop with a large deity figure and a crescent moon, and a golden wooden panel wall. On the left stands a small bronze lamp figure, and at the bottom are brass vessels and yellow fruit on a red cloth. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker has long swept-back hair, a leopard-print turban, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and sits as the central speaker on the stage.2017-09-09A seated man in dark maroon-red robes sits on a white ornate chair on a stage, smiling with hands clasped, wearing a leopard-print turban with a crescent ornament, a long dreadlock, a tilak on his forehead, layered rudraksha malas and a small gold pendant. A microphone stands beside him. In front of him are brass bowls of turmeric and kumkum, a stone grinding bowl, betel leaves and lime-like fruit on trays, and a silver kalasha-style vessel. Behind him is a painted backdrop with a standing deity figure holding a trident and an orange-gold lattice panel. A small brass deity murti sits on the left, and a silver ritual object stands on the right.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09A man seated on an ornate silver throne-style chair speaks into a microphone on a stand, with both hands open and extended. He wears a rust-red draped robe, multiple strands of rudraksha beads across his chest, beaded bracelets on both arms, and a patterned white-and-black turban with a crescent ornament. Tripundra marks are visible on his forehead. Behind him stands a painted deity figure in orange and red tones, and in the foreground are a brass deity figure, a stone bowl with yellow flowers, and a small brass lamp.2017-09-09A photograph of a man seated on a white ornate chair on a raised stage, wearing a black-and-white patterned headwrap with a crescent ornament and a long dark braided topknot, a rust-orange draped robe, layered rudraksha malas and a gold chain, and armbands of beads. Before him stand a silver kalasha-style vessel, bowls of yellow and red powders, lemons and a small brass lamp. Behind him a painted deity figure with a crown holds a trident-like staff against a red and orange backdrop. A microphone stands at his side. a person is seated centre, identified by his headwrap, rudraksha malas and saffron-red robe.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09