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September 15 2018

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Close-up photograph of a white conch shell resting on a polished brass cup in a ritual setting. The conch's spiral opening faces the viewer's left, and its tapering tip rests on the rim of the brass vessel. Additional brass vessels with curved handles are softly blurred in the foreground and background, against warm red, green and brown tones. No people are visible. The conch is a traditional puja object used in temple worship.2013-07-14Close-up photograph of a white conch shell (shankha) resting on the rim of a polished brass or bronze cup on a stand, with a second brass cup visible at right. Behind, a red-orange silk cloth with gold zari borders and a dark embroidered backdrop studded with red, green and pink jewel-like stones. No people are visible; the scene suggests puja items arranged on an altar.2013-01-12September 28 20142014-09-28Close-up photograph of a white conch shell resting in the open mouth of a polished brass cup on a brass stand, with more brass vessels blurred in the foreground and background. Soft green and red fabric appears out of focus behind the metalware. No people are visible in the frame.2013-07-14January 15 20132013-01-15March 03 20132013-03-03Close-up photo of a white conch shell (shankha) resting on a polished brass footed cup against a blurred green background. No people are visible. The shell's pointed tail extends to the left while its wide mouth sits in the brass vessel.2014-08-24Close-up photograph of a priest's hand holding a white conch shell (shankha) mounted on a polished brass stand during a ritual. The hand wears a brass bangle and a red sacred thread on the wrist. Blurred background shows a white garment, red cloth and ornate temple decorations. No one's face is visible.2014-08-24Close-up photograph of a large white conch shell (shankha) resting on a small gold-coloured metal stand with four legs. The blurred background shows a red-orange fabric and a glimpse of a beaded or braided item, with a small white cup or bowl at the left edge. No people are visible. The conch is a ritual object commonly used in puja.2012-10-22May 04 20132013-05-04December 17 20112011-12-17August 24 20142014-08-24