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August 04 2014

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Close-up photograph of two hands cupping a small polished brass oil lamp with a scalloped rim and stepped base. The hand on top wears a rudraksha bracelet with white bead spacers; the lower hand, open palm upward, also wears a rudraksha bracelet. A sliver of orange fabric appears at the lower right edge. The background is softly blurred white and red. No faces are visible and no a person candidate can be identified.2014-07-24May 25 20132013-05-25October 13 20132013-10-13Close-up photo of a pair of hands holding a small brass lamp with a scalloped rim, its flame lit in the centre. The wrist wears a silver bangle and several strands of rudraksha beads with white crystal spacers. The blurred background shows another pair of hands and warm red and white tones. No face is visible.2014-07-24October 06 20132013-10-06Close-up photo of a pair of hands holding an ornate silver bowl filled with white liquid. The hands belong to a person wearing a rudraksha mala of brown beads with silver spacers, and orange-red cloth is visible behind. A gold-embroidered cloth edge appears in the lower left corner, and a silver vessel rim is at the bottom. The scene suggests a ritual offering.2013-04-13Close photo of a person's hands in white clothing holding a small scalloped brass vessel with a lit flame or liquid inside, with a gold bangle on the wrist. Behind, out of focus, are orange fabric and white cloth, with a brass plate of offerings at the top edge. The face is cropped out of frame.2016-07-15Close photo of two hands holding a small polished silver bowl with embossed scroll and floral engraving, cupped in the palms. Behind is a blurred arrangement of silver vessels with lids, a dish of cut fruit with red and yellow pieces, and gold-coloured ornate trays.2010-08-04Close-up photograph of a hand holding a small brass spoon with a drop of liquid hanging from its bowl. The background is heavily blurred, showing a lit oil lamp flame, red flower petals and an altar area with draped white fabric. Only the hand and spoon are visible; no face of any person is shown.2014-03-29Close-up photograph of a pair of hands holding an ornate repoussé silver bowl with floral and scrolled engraving. Behind it, more silver bowls sit on a gold-toned, embossed metal tray or surface. A bare forearm with a red thread is visible at the lower right, and part of a person's face and shoulder appears at the far right edge, out of focus. No clear ritual action beyond holding the vessel is shown.2013-09-09February 13 20182018-02-13Close-up photograph of a ritual vessel set on a clear glass tray with scalloped edges. Two hands, one from each side, hold and lift a stacked brass or gold-toned metal vessel with a handle, its polished surface reflecting warm light. A small pink petal lies on the stone floor, and an ornate beaded and jewelled cloth edge appears at the left. No person's face is visible, and the scene suggests puja preparation with a kalasha-style vessel.2007-10-08