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Close photo of hands of a person in an orange garment with gold border holding a metal plate of yellow and orange flower garlands and marigold petals, with another plate and a yellow garland visible in the background. Blurred figures in orange robes and a patterned floor suggest a ritual setting. White vertical markings on the arm appear to be sacred ash. The photo appears to show a temple offering or puja preparation.

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Close view of a ritual offering in a temple setting. A bare-backed man in a saffron-orange dhoti holds a shining metal tray with yellow coconuts wrapped in yellow thread, a gold ornament and a small brass item, supported on his outstretched hand. White horizontal tripundra-like stripes mark his arms and back, with rudraksha beads on his arm and a brown rudraksha mala across his shoulder. Beside him a person in a brown saffron-toned robe stands with hands folded and a long pink and blue flower garland. Behind them hang yellow and red marigold and rose garlands.2016-12-19Close view of a figure in saffron-orange cloth holding a shallow polished metal tray of coconuts wrapped in golden-yellow fibre and tied with orange cord, a ritual offering. The figure wears a rudraksha bracelet and a layered rudraksha mala with gold ornaments at the neck. Beside the tray stand a copper kalasha-style vessel, a small brass pot and a glowing oil lamp. Behind is a colourful striped cloth and a green leafy decoration. Only the arm, torso and hands are visible, so the face is out of frame.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19September 27 20112011-09-27September 27 20112011-09-27Close photo of a seated person in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered sash, holding a silver tray with folded orange cloth and white flower petals. Their upper arm and forearm bear white painted horizontal bands, and several rudraksha mala strands are on the wrist. A silver puja plate in the foreground holds a red apple, white flowers and a small silver vessel. A gold-carved chair leg and red fabric appear at left. Only partial body is visible, so no face is shown.2012-05-08 +1 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19May 24 20132013-05-24A photograph of a young male priest standing at a temple shrine, holding a brass tray of flowers and offerings in both hands. He has long dark hair tied in a high bun, white vertical markings on his bare chest and upper arms, and wears an orange-saffron dhoti with a red sash, a saffron beaded necklace with gold-coloured beads, a rudraksha-style bracelet and gold earrings. Behind him are garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers, green and gold drapery, and a tall brass lamp decorated with yellow flower garlands. Only one physical person is visible.2016-12-19September 14 20152015-09-14August 12 20162016-08-12 +1 copiesSeveral devotees in saffron-orange robes stand in a temple setting during a ritual. A bearded man in the foreground, with long dark hair and rudraksha beads on his chest and arms, holds his hands over a silver tray of yellow and red flowers. Behind him, two other men in orange drapes and rudraksha malas stand in profile, and a gold carved pillar is visible at right. The mood is a formal puja offering.2018-01-06