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April 22 2013

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Close-up of several hands reaching over a ritual tray arranged with yellow marigold blossoms, white frangipani flowers, red flower petals and green leaves, surrounded by polished silver bowls and a brass vessel. A tattooed wrist and a hand wearing a silver ring are visible at upper right, and dark rudraksha malas circle two wrists. The offerings are being arranged or blessed with the fingertips. No face is visible and no individual can be identified.2013-04-22April 22 20132013-04-22Close view of a puja arrangement on a large ornate silver-and-gold tray filled with pink and yellow frangipani and red flower petals. Several small silver bowls hold orange kumkum or turmeric, and silver spoons and a conch-shaped vessel rest among the flowers. Two hands, one with a tattoo, reach in to arrange the offerings, and a sleeve in saffron-orange fabric is visible at the left. No faces are shown. The scene suggests a flower and offering preparation for worship.2013-06-09Close-up photograph of a ritual pouring of water over a white flower and offerings. Two people's hands hold silver vessels with pink lotus flowers, pouring water into a silver tray. One figure at left wears a saffron-orange garment and a white-clad person at lower left holds a white lotus. A silver plate holds white flower petals and an apple. Another person at right wears silver bangles and a red-beaded thread. The scene suggests abhishekam or padapuja.2010-10-10Close photo of several pairs of hands pouring liquid over a silver ritual vessel at a puja table. Hands wear gold bangles and rings; one hand holds a pink rose-like flower and a small silver spouted pot. Above the bowls sit white flowers, green leaves and a small gold kalasha-style object on silver trays. Blurred figures in white clothing and a person in orange at left suggest a devotional abhishekam setting.2010-11-07Close-up photograph of hands performing an offering ritual over silver and brass vessels on a tray. A person's hand holds a pink lotus flower and a small green stem near a silver bowl with white flowers and a red apple. Another person's wrist, wearing a rudraksha bracelet and gold bangles, reaches in from the right, while a white-clad arm and an orange-clothed arm appear at the left edge. Ornate silver platters, a cup of water being poured from above, and fruit fill the frame. Only forearms and hands are visible, so the people are partially shown.2010-11-09August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesApril 22 20132013-04-22November 24 20102010-11-24September 09 20132013-09-09December 01 20112011-12-01March 30 20132013-03-30