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Close photograph of hands in a ritual setting. In the foreground a man's bare forearm wears a rudraksha mala and an orange thread, and a wristwatch, as his hand rests on a leopard-print cloth. Beside him, a person in a saffron-orange robe with a large rudraksha mala around the neck is visible at the left edge. Another hand, palm open with white ash or powder on the palm, is raised at the top right, and silver objects are partly visible behind. Only hands, forearms and clothing are shown; no full face is visible.

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April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14February 24 20172017-02-24October 12 20172017-10-12Close-up photograph of a person's hands cupping a small silver-rimmed bowl containing a dark brown rudraksha seed, golden granules, small blue beads and dark particles. The person wears layered rudraksha mala necklaces and rudraksha wrist bracelets over rust-red robes, with an orange cloth visible at the right edge. The setting suggests a ritual offering or blessing.2013-06-05Close-up photograph of seated devotees in saffron-orange robes performing a ritual. In the foreground a man wears a long string of dark rudraksha beads and a gold bangle on his right wrist, holding a small gold spoon-like ritual vessel over a brass dish in his cupped hands. Another saffron-clad person sits beside him, also holding a golden ritual vessel, with an orange cloth spread on the floor. Setting appears to be a pada puja or similar ritual offering.2011-12-31December 02 20102010-12-02Close 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-up photograph of a seated person in a rust-orange saffron robe with hands clasped together in the lap. The arms wear wide bands of rudraksha beads with small silver accents, and a long rudraksha mala crosses the robe diagonally. A leopard-print cloth covers the legs, and a yellow fabric edge appears at the right, with blurred background figures. Only hands and forearms are visible, so no face or identity cue is shown.2016-08-12October 10 20172017-10-10January 12 20172017-01-12Close-up photograph of a seated figure on a red upholstered sofa with an orange cloth draped over the armrest and lap. The figure wears a saffron-orange garment and a leopard-print top with long sleeves, and a dark rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. Both hands are clasped together on the lap. A wooden cabinet with a small brass handle is in the background. Only the torso, arms and hands are visible, so the face is not in frame. The a person field stays unsure because the frame shows only clothing and mala, not enough cues to confirm the identity.2010-11-09