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Close-up photograph of a person's right hand, palm up, holding a single small white flower with pale petals. The wearer's red garment fills the background, with a gold-edged border visible at the right. Blurred bokeh lights appear at the upper left. Only the hand and a partial arm are visible, with no face shown. A gold bangle is visible at the wrist. The scene suggests a devotional offering, consistent with flower-offering rituals such as pratyaksha padapuja.

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December 12 20132013-12-12Close photograph of a hand holding a white flower petal or small white blossom, with fingers resting near a wrist adorned with a dark beaded bracelet and gold-toned ornament. The wearer's sleeve is saffron orange. Blurred orange-robed figures and a golden blur fill the background. A partial face is visible at the upper left edge.2013-09-27Close-up photograph of a person's cupped hands holding a small white offering with a single pink-magenta flower petal on top. The person wears red-maroon robes, and a white name badge is visible at the right edge. The background is softly blurred with cream and beige tones. Only the hands and lap are visible, so the wearer's face and identity are not shown.2014-01-11Close-up photograph of a man's right hand, palm slightly cupped, fingers dusted with white powder. The arm rests on an orange-red saffron cloth over a lap. Behind, a blurred red and gold ornate fabric with gold embroidery and small mirror-like decorations, and a gold-trimmed cushion at left. Only the hand and arm are visible; no face is shown, so no identification is made. Warm, soft-focus ritual setting.2012-05-08May 03 20132013-05-03Close-up photo of a hand holding a pinch of white powder. The arm is draped in a rust-red cloth, and warm blurred lights glow in the background. No face is visible; the frame focuses on the hand and fabric.2012-06-02Close-up photograph of a person's right hand cupping a small mound of white grains. The wrist is adorned with several gold beaded bracelets and thin red and black threads. Behind the hand, a white jasmine-style garland and red flowers are visible, with a red cloth and soft golden background blurred out of focus. No face is visible, and the hand's owner is not identifiable from the frame.2016-07-19 +1 copiesJune 02 20122012-06-02Close-up photograph of an elderly person's weathered hand holding a small pile of white powder. The wrist wears a gold band ring, and the forearm rests on a saffron-orange robe. Behind the hand, out of focus, is ornate gold ceremonial metalwork with a red cloth draped over it, and a metal vessel sits at the right edge. Only one hand and arm are visible, with no face shown.2012-05-09 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20132013-09-27Close-up photograph of a hand holding a small heap of white powder. The hand is brown-skinned with a rudraksha bead visible at the upper left edge, resting on a draped fabric in saffron-orange with a deep red cloth behind. Another hand and a bare foot appear faintly at the top right. White powder specks are scattered across the orange fabric.2012-05-11Close-up photo of a hand holding a small white flower with a pink centre between the thumb and fingers, wearing a silver ring with a clear stone. The sleeve is white and the background is soft-focus with warm orange and cream tones. No face is visible.2013-12-22