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June 01 2012

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Close-up photo of two hands with dark skin adjusting or fastening a small golden-metal object held over a purple cloth bag on a tray. The wearer has black rudraksha mala bracelets with gold spacers on both wrists and gold-toned jewellery at the upper arm. Behind, a silver bowl holds pink and purple flowers, pink flower garlands hang on a silver-toned altar area, and lit oil lamps glow in the background. A person in an orange-brown robe sits at the lower edge, with pink petals scattered on the tray. The scene is a temple or ashram worship setting.2012-06-01June 05 20122012-06-05A photograph of a long-haired man seated cross-legged on a gilded throne with lion-head carvings, wearing an orange-red shawl and dhoti, a heavy gold and rudraksha necklace, and rudraksha armbands. His forehead bears white vibhuti lines with a red kumkum dot. He is bent over a small metal tray, adjusting a small golden deity murti draped in a purple cloth. Behind him are brass vessels and a wooden door, with a faint lamp glow in the background.2012-06-01 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of hands passing small metal deity figurines during a ritual. In the foreground a woman in a purple and grey patterned shawl holds a small brass figure on an orange cloth. Her bangled wrist is visible. Another hand, possibly a man's, holds a darker bronze figurine up in front of a yellow-clad figure. A white garland of jasmine flowers and a wooden object appear at the right edge, with a red striped cloth and a blurred gold background behind.2010-10-12June 01 20122012-06-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a red wrap with a gold-beaded necklace and dark hair leaning forward to adjust a small gilt metal deity murti with four arms, dressed in a pink cloth and holding ritual objects. Behind is an ornate gold throne back, and to the right a tall gold ceremonial staff with an ornamental disc stands before a dark blue drape.2010-10-17Close-up photograph of hands during a ritual exchange in orange and red saffron-toned clothing. In the foreground, a person's hand wearing a thick, multi-strand rudraksha bracelet with gold beads and a blue-and-purple thread holds a small red-orange cloth bundle tied with string. Another hand with a silver bangle reaches in from the upper left, and a red-orange garment sleeve and fabric fill the frame. The dark wooden surface of a chair arm is visible at the right. Details suggest a personal blessing or ceremonial handover of a sacred object rather than a formal stage event.2015-07-12Close photograph of a small gilded metal deity murti dressed in a red cloth, holding a sword or staff in one hand and a bowl or lamp in the other, standing on a gold-bordered ledge. Behind it, a person in flowing saffron-orange robes stands partly visible, with only the lower body and a hand in view. The stone wall behind carries carved floral relief. No face is visible, so no identity can be assigned from the scene.2010-07-21Close-up of a person's hands holding a small brass bowl containing a folded red and gold-bordered cloth, possibly a ritual offering. The person wears a red-orange garment and a brown leather wristwatch with gold details. Below, a woven bamboo mat holds a small steel tumbler and a small bowl of orange paste. The setting suggests a ritual offering preparation.2013-02-18June 24 20132013-06-24July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesMarch 03 20182018-03-03