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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.

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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.2017-09-02September 14 20172017-09-14December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copiesA 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.2017-09-14A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a silver-backed chair in a temple-like hall, eyes closed in meditation. He wears a crescent ornament and a tall dark turban-like hair arrangement, a vertical tilak and white forehead marks, a rust-red sleeveless top, a red dhoti with a gold border, a leopard-print shawl at the waist, and layered rudraksha malas with rudraksha armlets and wristbands. In front of him stand stone mortars, a pestle, a grinding stone and a stone block on a striped green cloth, indicating herbal medicine preparation, with a yellow-edged stone platform in the foreground. A seated man in ritual dress, a person, is shown in an aushadha making setting.2017-09-14September 09 20172017-09-09 +2 copiesSeptember 09 20172017-09-09September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesA 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 copiesNight outdoor photo of a man seated on a silver ornate chair draped with a tiger-striped cloth, grinding herbs on a black stone slab. He has long dark swept-back hair with a crescent ornament, a white tilak on his forehead, a rust-red sleeveless garment, rudraksha malas around his neck and arms, and a gold necklace. Nearby stand a stone mortar and pestle, bowls of yellow powder, green herbs, a wicker basket, and a small brass figure holding a lamp. Behind him is a silver throne-like seat decorated with flower garlands, and a microphone stand is visible. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated man, based on the long swept-back hair, crescent ornament, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, while he performs an herbal preparation.2017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20172017-09-09