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May 20 2012

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May 20 20122012-05-20Close-up photograph of two pairs of hands clasped together, one set wearing a gold ring and layered gold and beaded bangles over saffron-orange clothing, the other set wearing a red thread bracelet and a brown beaded mala wrist. The orange fabric fills the frame, with a blurred metal plate and red and gold textiles in the background. The image shows a ritual gesture of blessing or transmission between two people, with no legible text or identifiable face visible.2016-10-29October 17 20122012-10-17December 03 20092009-12-03Close-up photograph of two pairs of hands exchanging a gold bangle-like band at the wrist. One set of hands, with a gold bracelet, is held by a person in orange saffron robes whose clothing fills the right side of the frame. Behind them, a garland of white flowers with pink accents hangs over the orange fabric. The background is a dim reddish interior. Possibly a blessing or ritual exchange during a ceremony.2006-10-21Close-up photograph of two pairs of hands resting on an orange-red cushion or seat. One hand has a gold bangle and a ring with a stone, and the arms show a light sheen. Fingers are folded over one another. Faces and full bodies are not visible.2012-05-28January 06 20182018-01-06December 19 20152015-12-19June 04 20182018-06-04 +1 copiesDecember 19 20152015-12-19Close-up photograph of two pairs of hands during a ritual. On the left, a bare forearm in saffron/orange clothing with a dark rudraksha mala hangs over the lap, and the hand is held in a closed mudra-like grip. On the right, another hand grasps an ornate gold and orange ritual vessel with a decorated handle and a gold base, while a figure in orange and gold garments sits beside it. The setting appears to be a puja or abhishekam, with the ritual object held in the hand near the lap. The image shows only hands and clothing, with no visible face.2010-08-30December 03 20092009-12-03