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April 04 2013

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Close-up photograph of two hands in a ritual gesture, one holding a small bundle of fresh green leaves with a sprig of stems while red-orange kumkum powder is pressed onto them. A blurred golden ritual vessel and gold objects fill the background beside a maroon cloth. The person on the left wears white clothing. Only hands and part of a white-clad arm are visible.2017-02-01Close-up photograph of a hand holding a small sprig of green leaves. Behind it is a bright golden-yellow cloth with a metallic sheen, a red cloth or tray holding small items at upper centre, and a copper or brass vessel at lower right. Out-of-focus white fabric sits at upper left. The hand is the only physical person visible, and the scene suggests a puja offering setting.2013-09-20March 06 20132013-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 08 20132013-03-08Close-up photograph of a pair of hands holding a green leaf with small sprigs, dusted with orange-yellow powder (kumkum) on the leaf and fingertips. A blurred background shows gold-coloured ritual vessels and a purple cloth on a puja setup. A person in white clothing is partly visible at the left edge. The scene suggests a ritual offering being prepared.2017-02-01Close photograph of a hand holding a small green leaf between thumb and fingers, the fingertips pinching its stem. The blurred background shows people in orange or saffron clothing seated low, with another hand resting near the frame's left edge. Warm, shallow-focus image.2013-09-29Close-up photo of two cupped, aged hands of a devotee holding a small green sprig with a white blossom, resting over a white cloth with purple floral motifs. The cloth is partly covered by a red garment bearing printed Tamil-script text. A gold bangle is visible on the wrist. To the right, a polished brass or silver vessel with ornate rim catches light against a dark background.2014-10-11June 25 20132013-06-25Close-up photograph of two cupped hands holding a small green leaf with a curled tip. The hands are bare, with a woven bracelet of blue, purple and orange threads on the wrist of the lower hand. The background is softly blurred with a warm light glow at lower left and dark tones above.2014-01-15 +1 copiesFebruary 01 20172017-02-01Close-up photograph of two hands held together, cupping a sprig of green leaves. The sprig has several pointed, serrated leaves with a pale mark on some of them. The background is warm and blurred, with a glowing golden, ornately textured surface and small highlights of light. No people are visible apart from the hands, and no ritual or a person figure appears in the frame.2013-04-04Close-up photo of two hands cupped over silver ritual plates with embossed floral and scroll designs. The hands hold a small sprig of green leaves. The scene suggests a prasadam or offering moment.2013-06-25