Close-up of hands pouring liquid from two silver-lidded white conch-shaped vessels over a gold tray during a ritual. A woman's hand with red-painted nails and a silver bangle holds a white rose. Silver bowls, a red apple, white jasmine-like flowers and green leaves lie on the tray. Other hands in the frame hold silver implements. The setting suggests an abhishekam offering with flowers and fruit. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close-up of hands pouring liquid from two silver-lidded white conch-shaped vessels over a gold tray during a ritual. A woman's hand with red-painted nails and a silver bangle holds a white rose. Silver bowls, a red apple, white jasmine-like flowers and green leaves lie on the tray. Other hands in the frame hold silver implements. The setting suggests an abhishekam offering with flowers and fruit.

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