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Close photograph of a person's hands in orange saffron robes. A woman's hand, wearing a gold bangle and a beaded bracelet, holds a small folded orange cloth in her open palm while the other hand gathers or tears a small piece of fabric. Blurred orange-robed figures sit in the background.

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Close-up photograph of hands during a ritual exchange in orange and red saffron-toned clothing. In the foreground, a person's hand wearing a thick, multi-strand rudraksha bracelet with gold beads and a blue-and-purple thread holds a small red-orange cloth bundle tied with string. Another hand with a silver bangle reaches in from the upper left, and a red-orange garment sleeve and fabric fill the frame. The dark wooden surface of a chair arm is visible at the right. Details suggest a personal blessing or ceremonial handover of a sacred object rather than a formal stage event.2015-07-12Close-up photograph of a seated person in an orange saffron robe, hands resting in lap with one hand cupping the other wrist. The orange cloth has a gold-toned border. Behind, out of focus, a red cushion or bolster and a soft red background. Only hands and forearms are visible, no face. Shallow depth of field.2011-09-03 +1 copiesClose photograph of a person in an orange robe seated on the floor, with a bare hand held out palm-up, cupping small red and orange petals or offerings. A beaded bracelet is worn on the wrist. Another person in white clothing sits behind, and a beige cushion or seat is visible at right. The scene suggests a padapuja or similar ritual offering with flower petals, though only partial bodies are visible; no full face is shown.2009-09-07Close photo of seated ashram monastics in saffron-orange robes during a ritual. In the foreground, a person in a red-orange top and orange shawl holds a small yellow flower in cupped hands, with a silver ring visible. Behind, another robed figure's hands also hold yellow flowers. Brass ritual vessels and offerings sit on an orange-and-green cloth at left.2011-12-15January 01 20172017-01-01Close photograph of a person in orange saffron robes seated at a white-draped table, with a folded orange cloth on the table behind. Their hands are held in a mudra-like gesture, fingers interlaced and pointed, with a red thread or string tied on a finger and a beaded bracelet and metal bangle on the wrist. Another orange cloth drapes the left edge of the frame. The face is not visible, so the person's identity cannot be determined from the image.2009-09-10Close-up photograph of a man's cupped hands holding a torn piece of saffron-orange cloth. He wears a silver wristwatch on one wrist and a gold bangle on the other, with dark rudraksha beads visible at the top of the frame. The orange cloth and a gold-and-orange woven fabric cover his lap. The focus is on the hands and the small orange fabric scrap.2012-09-05Close photo of a person in orange saffron robes making a hand gesture with the fingers, wearing a braided wrist band and a beaded bracelet on the wrist. A folded orange cloth sits on a white draped table behind, with another orange cloth at the left edge. Only hands and orange-robed torso are visible; no face is shown.2009-09-10July 12 20152015-07-12September 20 20132013-09-20Close-up photo of a seated ritual in saffron and orange robes. A figure at left wears a rudraksha mala with large dark beads and holds a small green leaf or flower in cupped hands over a folded orange cloth. Beside them, another seated person in orange clothing has a silver bangle on the wrist. Brass lamps and a small brass pot sit on a red cloth at right, with a lit oil lamp and a yellow fruit or offering nearby.2011-12-31Close-up photograph of a person's hands holding a small brass bowl or plate covered with an orange cloth. The person wears an orange saffron garment and a dark rudraksha mala with large brown beads hanging at the side. A silver and gold bangle is on the wrist. The background is softly blurred in grey and dark tones.2011-09-07