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Close-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.

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Close view of a woman's hands offering small bronze deity figurines resting on a folded saffron-orange cloth. The woman wears a lavender shawl and a blue-grey sleeve with gold bangles. The figurines show a seated couple-form deity murti beside a standing figure with a snake-entwined figure. Behind, a red and gold brocade cloth, another person's hands, and yellow flower garlands are visible. The setting suggests a ritual offering of murtis.2010-10-12A photograph of a man in an orange-saffron robe seated at a microphone, reaching out with his right hand to touch the crown of a small gold-coloured metal figure of a seated deity in a white dhoti and jewellery, holding a ritual object in its hands. Behind them stand two more gold metal deity figures, one with a tall crown, a red garment and a garland, against a dark purple drape. The setting suggests a ritual demonstration at a convention. The man's hair is long and swept back. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, with the page stating he was present at this event.2006-08-20Close-up photograph of a man in an orange robe holding a small brass figurine of a standing female deity or attendant with a raised arm and a fan-shaped ornament behind her head, set on a footed brass base. He wears a thick garland of white jasmine, pink flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves across his chest. Another orange-robed figure is blurred at the left edge, and yellow and red flowers appear in the background.2010-10-12A close photograph of a silver-toned metal deity murti with an ornate crown, large round earrings and a jewelled necklace, its right hand raised in blessing. A dark-skinned human arm and hand reach in from the left to hold or touch the murti's crown area, while a hanging ritual vessel or lamp with a handle is visible at left. In the blurred background, a person in orange-saffron robes stands beside floral garlands and a warm glowing lamp.2012-01-08A close photo of a ritual scene. In the foreground, a hand holds up a small bronze deity murti with multiple arms. Below, an orange cloth holds a second small brass figure. Beside it, a garland of yellow, white and pink flowers hangs over a carved wooden object. Behind, a person in a white garment with a yellow shawl sits in the background, and a red and gold brocade cloth is at left.2010-10-12Close-up photo of a ritual in progress. A bare arm with a dark-skinned hand holds a small brass lamp with a flame and a carved decorative top, while water drops fall from the hand. On the right, another hand holds a red flower and white blossoms, with a gold necklace and pink-and-white flower garlands visible in the background. The blurred setting shows red and maroon clothing and warm light.2018-04-20 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a person in an orange saffron garment with beaded trim holding a small white paper with handwritten text and a small golden kalasha-like object in their hands. Beside them, a white-clad figure sits with a hand near the face, and a gold-patterned ornate stand, a pink cushion with an orange band, and a tray of purple and gold flower-like items appear in the background. The scene suggests a ritual or satsang setting.2011-01-23January 22 20082008-01-22April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two people's hands passing a small silver vessel with a yellow flower and a sprig of dried grass tied to it. The hand on the left wears an orange saffron garment and is dusted with white ash; the other person wears a maroon garment, a dark beaded rudraksha-style mala with gold beads, and a colourful wrist thread. Behind them is an ornate gold-and-orange backdrop with a golden scroll motif. Only hands and torsos are visible.2015-09-14A seated man in an orange robe with a red bindi, long dark hair and a white and multicoloured flower garland sits on a red throne-like chair, holding a small brass figure and receiving an offering from a standing man in a grey patterned kurta and lavender shawl who extends his hands toward a brass murti wrapped in an orange cloth. Behind them a woman in white and yellow stands and another woman in yellow sits at the left edge, with a large orange banner with Kannada-style script and thick garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers framing the scene.2010-10-12Close-up photo of a ritual exchange: a pair of hands in a dark maroon garment holds a small silver vessel with a yellow flower and grass sprigs, while another person in saffron-orange robes receives it with palms open. Ornate gold furniture and a silver tray appear in the background. Hands show white ash markings.2015-09-14