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A photo of a person grinding yellow turmeric paste in a stone mortar with a white pestle, sitting on a colourful striped cloth. Visible wrists wear multiple rudraksha malas with red threads. Beside the mortar are dark ceramic pots holding dark liquid, a white pestle resting on the cloth, and a black stone mortar with a white pestle in the background. Scattered turmeric powder covers the cloth. The scene suggests preparation of an herbal remedy.

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A photo of ayurvedic preparation: a person in a rust-red garment and beaded wooden mala bracelets grinds a yellow paste in a weathered stone mortar with a white pestle. Yellow powder scatters on a striped purple and red cloth. Dark clay pots of liquid and a small black mortar with a white pestle sit nearby, plus a black wooden box with a pestle. Only a hand, forearm and bare feet of the person are visible.2017-09-07 +2 copiesSeptember 07 20172017-09-07 +2 copiesA close photograph of a grinding ritual on a striped pink, green and white cloth. A person in a deep maroon garment with a gold-bordered hem, wearing rudraksha bracelets on the wrist, pounds yellow turmeric paste in a stone mortar with a yellow-stained pestle. Beside it sit a grey stone mortar and pestle, a dark stone box dusted with yellow powder, a small black mortar, and a patterned clay vessel. The yellow paste suggests herbal aushadh preparation.2017-09-07 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20172017-09-07September 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20172017-09-07 +2 copiesClose photograph of a person grinding yellow turmeric paste in a worn stone mortar with a white stone pestle, on a purple cloth. The visible hand wears several strands of rudraksha beads and a red thread; the person wears a dark red-orange garment. Behind, a dark stone mortar dusted with yellow powder, a bowl of cooked white rice with vegetables, and a small stone cup holding dark liquid sit on the cloth. Aushadh (herbal medicine) preparation.2017-09-07 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20172017-09-02A photo of a person seated cross-legged on a striped multicolour cloth, grinding yellow turmeric powder in a stone mortar with a dark pestle. The person wears a rust-red garment with gold border, a black-and-white patterned shawl over one shoulder, and beaded rudraksha-style bracelets on both wrists. Around them are grey stone and metal pots, a small black metal box, a brass plate and bowls, and a small white stone object. A second person's arm is partly visible at the left edge.2017-09-07 +1 copies