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September 26 20112011-09-26October 15 20112011-10-15A close photograph of a hand raising a brass handbell by its gold-wrapped wooden handle during a ritual. The bell's flared rim and ridged body catch warm light against a dark background. Behind the hand, a blurred person with a white forehead band or cloth is partly visible at the lower right. At the left edge, a blurred golden shimmering fabric or ornament fills the frame. Orange bokeh lights appear in a vertical line.2013-03-07Close-up photograph of a hand holding a small brass handbell with stacked tiered rings, the index finger pointing upward. A gold ring is worn on the finger, and a white bangle with red stripes is on the wrist. The sleeve of a white and dark-striped garment is visible at the lower right, against a soft blurred background. No face is shown and the hand belongs to a devotee performing a ritual gesture with the bell.2016-12-05May 31 20172017-05-31 +2 copiesClose-up photo of a person seated in ritual posture, wearing saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha malas, one wrist wrapped with rudraksha beads. The right hand holds a small brass hand bell with a flared rim, fingers closed around its handle. A ring is visible on one finger, and an orange cushion lies beside the seated figure. Only hands, forearms and torso are visible; no face is shown. The bell suggests puja or chanting, but the framing shows only a hand and bell.2013-03-01Close photo of a right hand holding a small brass handbell, with a dark rudraksha mala on the wrist. Blurred background shows lit oil lamps on the left and a blurred figure in orange-saffron robes. A second hand rests near a small brass oil lamp in the lower centre. The visible hands belong to people in ritual activity, and only partially visible people are in frame.2017-01-22February 13 20182018-02-13Close-up photo of a hand holding a brass handbell with a flared base and a wooden or brass handle, raised in ritual gesture. The blurred background shows warm golden bokeh lights on the left and a dark backdrop. A partially visible person with a white horizontal forehead mark (vibhuti or tilak) appears out of focus at the right. The bell is a puja bell used in temple worship.2013-03-05December 31 20112011-12-31March 06 20132013-03-06Close-up photograph of a priest's hand gripping a polished brass handbell by its handle during puja. The wrist wears a red cord bracelet with rudraksha beads and gold-toned spacers, and a garland of pink lotuses, white jasmine and gold beads hangs at the right edge. Behind the bell is ornate gold embroidery on red cloth, and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits at the left. The bell's hanging clapper is visible below. Only one arm and hand are visible, so no full person is shown.2017-05-24