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A seated man in a rust-red sleeveless robe and red dhoti with a leopard-print waist sash sits on a white ornate chair with eyes closed. He wears a crescent ornament on his dark matted hair, a tripundra mark on his forehead, long rudraksha malas, a gold chain and red armbands. In front of him is a metal mortar and pestle set on a low table, surrounded by bowls of herbs, yellow powder, a wicker basket, a brass deity murti and small silver trays. The setting is outdoors at night with dark foliage and red pillars behind. The scene depicts herbal aushadha preparation with medicinal herbs and grinding tools.

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September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14September 14 20172017-09-14A seated man in a rust-red sleeveless garment and a red-and-gold patterned waist wrap sits on a silver-backed chair, grinding herbs at a dark stone grinding block scattered with yellow turmeric powder. He wears a tall black turban with a white crescent ornament, a vertical forehead mark, a rudraksha mala across his chest and rudraksha bands on his arms. Nearby are bowls of yellow powder, green herbs, a stone mortar and pestle, and a wicker basket. Behind him an ornate silver throne holds garlands, and a small brass deity figure stands on the side. Coloured cloth covers the ground. Probable Swamiji cues present: swept-back turban-style hair, a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas and ceremonial adornments, in a herbal aushadha preparation.2017-09-14 +3 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red sleeveless garment and red dhoti with a leopard-print waist sash and gold border wears a crescent ornament in his upswept dark hair and a vertical tilak on his forehead. Long rudraksha malas hang across his chest, with a gold pendant necklace and beaded armlets. He sits on a silver-backed throne with eyes lowered, hands near a stone mortar and pestle on a low altar. Around him lie baskets, brass bowls of yellow powder, green herbs, a dark stone, a lit lamp and a small metal figure, with smoke drifting in the background. Based on the page's appearance cues, this is a person seated in ritual preparation of herbal medicine.2017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red sleeveless robe and red dhoti with a leopard-print patterned waist sash sits on a patterned mat at night, preparing herbal medicine. He wears a crescent ornament in long matted dark hair, a tripundra mark on his forehead, a gold chain, multiple rudraksha malas on his chest and arms, and a stone pestle beside him. Before him are a stone grinding slab, bowls of herbs and powders, green leaves in a wooden box, a woven basket, and a small golden deity figure with a silver casket on the right. a person candidate in person, appearance-based only: long swept-back hair with a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas and gold necklace; the page identifies this event as involving him, but the cues are not conclusive enough for a firm identification. He is the only person visible.2017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14A seated man in saffron-red robes and a tall black turban with a crescent ornament sits eyes closed on a white cushioned seat during an evening outdoor ritual. He wears multiple rudraksha malas, a gold necklace, beaded armbands and a leopard-print waist sash, with a tilak on his forehead. Before him are a stone grinding slab with a stone roller, a pot of yellow powder, green herbs in a wicker basket, and a small brass deity figure on a metal stand. A microphone is mounted behind him. Swamiji (probable) appears with the seated figure, based on the distinctive turban, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, and the page indicates his presence.2017-09-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-orange garment and a sleeveless orange top works at a stone mortar on a low black pedestal outdoors at night. He wears long dark swept-back hair with a white crescent ornament, a tilak on his forehead, layered rudraksha malas, a gold chain and rudraksha bands on his arms. He presses a pestle into the mortar, with a small bowl nearby. He sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cloth. Beside him stand a silver statue of a deity, a silver stand decorated with flower garlands, and trays of yellow powder, herbs and bowls on a multicoloured cloth. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold jewellery fit the page's description of him preparing an aushadha medicine.2017-09-14 +1 copies