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January 11 2016

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Close-up photo of a person's raised right arm holding up a rudraksha mala, a strand of dark brown rudraksha beads spaced with silver caps and hanging from a thread. The wearer's arm has a silver bangle and a red and orange sleeve band. At the lower right edge, part of a woman's head with dark hair and a sindoor-style mark on the forehead is visible in profile. The blurred background shows warm red and orange tones with a white panel at left and a gold and red pattern at upper right. The image is a light, out-of-focus shot of the mala being displayed.2014-05-10January 11 20162016-01-11Close-up photograph of a hand holding a strand of rudraksha beads on a white thread, the fingers gripping the mala near its lower end. The wrist wears a braided bracelet in purple, blue and orange threads. Behind it, a blurred golden ceremonial lamp or ritual vessel stands in front of a dark wooden background. No people's faces are visible and no identifiable person is shown.2016-01-11May 10 20142014-05-10September 09 20162016-09-09September 17 20152015-09-17Close-up photograph of a pair of hands holding a brown rudraksha mala, the beads strung along the fingers and a small gold-coloured bell or metal vessel visible at the lower right. The background is soft-focus with white clothing and blurred figures. Only hands and forearms are visible, so no full person can be counted.2013-12-12Close-up photograph of a seated person in saffron-orange robes holding a strand of dark brown rudraksha beads in one hand, with the beads hanging across the lap. Gold ceremonial metalwork, possibly a ritual vessel or ornament, sits in the lower foreground beside the orange fabric. The background is softly blurred dark brown. Only a hand, forearm and lap are visible, so no face is shown. a person candidate cues are limited to the saffron robe and rudraksha mala; the visible portion does not establish identity.2010-09-20Close-up photograph of two hands handling a long rudraksha mala of dark brown beads strung on silver links. The right hand, wearing a plain ring, holds the beads near a polished gold vessel with ornate repoussé patterns. The left hand rests on the lower beads over a saffron-orange garment. The shot is tightly cropped to the hands, beads and gold, with no face visible.2010-08-30Close-up photograph of a hand holding a long strand of dark brown rudraksha beads, the beads hanging down over an ornate silver-gilt throne or chair with embossed scroll and floral carvings. A red thread is tied around the wrist. A brass or gold rod with twisted detailing stands at right, and an orange-clad figure is blurred in the background. Shallow depth of field keeps the foreground beads and hand sharp.2018-01-01Close-up photo of a hand holding a strand of dark brown rudraksha beads, fingers gripping the mala as it hangs down. The wearer's arm is in an orange-saffron garment with a red patterned cloth edge visible at lower left. Blurred background of warm orange and green tones suggests a ritual or satsang setting. A rudraksha mala is in use.2014-10-11Close-up photograph of a person in an orange garment holding a dark brown rudraksha mala with silver connectors while their other hand rests on an ornate gold-coloured object with intricate repoussé detailing. The orange cloth and gold metal are the dominant colours, with warm lighting and a blurred background. Only hands and the orange garment are visible, so no face or full figure can be seen.2010-08-30