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December 02 2016

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Close-up photograph of a person's raised right hand and forearm in the foreground, wearing multiple thick gold beaded bracelets and a gold ring on the index finger, fingers held in a loose mudra-like gesture. The background is blurred with bokeh, showing an orange-red drape, glittering silver decorations, and a golden deity murti or ornate altar element. A dark object with a light surface sits at the bottom edge. Only the hand and arm are visible; no face is shown, so no person can be identified from appearance.2016-12-02Close photograph of a person's raised right hand and forearm in a mudra-like gesture, with thumb and fingers loosely curled. The hand wears a large gold ring, and gold beaded bangles with bead clusters encircle the wrist and upper arm. Behind is a blurred orange-red drape and glittering silver backdrop with a gold deity murti or decorative form at upper left and colourful bokeh lights. The figure is only partly visible; no face is shown.2016-12-02October 11 20162016-10-11PhotoAlbum +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a hand held mid-gesture, fingers pinching a small red offering or kumkum grain between thumb and index finger. The wrist wears several rudraksha malas of brown beads and a gold-toned bangle. The background is blurred warm pink and beige.2016-10-12Close-up photograph of a bare hand held open, palm up, showing a small coiled multicolour thread or charm and a tiny gold bead. The wrist wears layered rudraksha beads, a maroon bead strand and gold-coloured ball bracelets. Behind it is an ornate gold throne with rounded gold finials, and the hand rests near a plush red velvet cushion with an orange-brown fabric edge. The setting suggests a ritual or darshan seat. No face is visible.2016-10-11May 27 20132013-05-27May 06 20202020-05-06Close-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 copiesClose photo of a seated figure's arm extended toward the audience, with a red thread bracelet on the wrist and a small gold object held between the fingers. The figure wears an ornate silver-embroidered garment. Out of focus in the background, rows of seated audience members in white and yellow clothing face the stage, and a blurred bright screen is visible at upper left.2016-12-17Close-up photo of a ceremonial ritual with a person's bejeweled hands extended in a gesture of offering, wearing a gold bracelet and beaded wrist mala. Golden ornate jewelry and a gold-colored sleeve or garment dominate the right foreground, and a sculpted gold animal-headed finial sits near the wrist. Behind, a garland of marigolds and red-pink flowers hangs over an orange cloth. At left, a silver ritual vessel and small brass figurines of deity murti sit on a tray, with a silver bowl and spoon-like implement.2013-05-27Close photo of a bare forearm and hand extended into the frame, wearing gold bangles with textured ball beads, a gold ring on the index finger, and a gold finger ornament on the middle finger. Behind the hand, a dark background with pink and white flower garlands and gold-toned deity murti or temple decorations is visible. The lower right corner shows a faint copyright line, which is not included as text.2020-04-30 +1 copies