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Close-up photograph of two open hands, palms up, with a smear of red kumkum and white vibhuti paste across the palms, one hand wearing a gold ring and a bangle-style bracelet. Below the hands rest a pair of black sandals with wooden-looking orange-brown straps and a yellow marigold flower placed between them, with a small round orange dish holding red powder. Red and gold textile and a garland of yellow flowers frame the scene, with a partially visible word ending in 'maha' on a sign in the background.

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April 15 20112011-04-15April 15 20112011-04-15 +1 copiesApril 08 20112011-04-08 +1 copiesClose-up photo of two open palms, cupped upward, smeared with red kumkum or vermilion powder. The wrists wear a silver cuff bracelet and the fingers wear gold rings. Behind the hands are a pair of carved wooden sandals with orange-tan straps set on a dark cloth, a small orange saffron cloth, a sprig of green herb, a loose green leaf, a small round wooden dish holding red powder, and a red and gold brocade fabric with purple patterned cloth beneath. The scene suggests a ritual sandal or padapuja offering, with the kumkum applied to the palms. Only the two hands are physically visible, and no face or full body appears.Close-up photo of two cupped hands of a person, palms up, holding a small smear of red kumkum or vibhuti powder. The wrists wear silver bangles and rudraksha beaded bracelets. Behind them on a red and gold silk cloth sits a gold tray with a gold kalasha-style vessel, white flower petals, rudraksha malas and a red-stoned gold lamp stand. The patterned textile is purple and gold. No a person candidate is visible; only hands are shown.2011-05-17 +1 copiesMay 20 20112011-05-20 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a pair of black and tan rubber sandals placed on an orange cloth, with a yellow chrysanthemum and a red rose laid across the straps and scattered rose petals around them. Two small brown wooden or clay pegs stand upright on the soles, and a strand of rudraksha beads rests on the orange fabric. A red cloth background and a brass lamp edge appear at the frame's edges. No people are visible.2016-08-24Close view of two cupped hands held out over a ritual arrangement. The hands, with gold bangles on the wrist, hold white powder. Behind them sit two dark black stone lingams with orange-banded bases and a green leaf on the upper one, set on a red and gold silk cloth with a black rudraksha mala and beaded necklaces. A small framed picture of a deity with pearl garlands leans against the top. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam offering, though no people beyond the hands are visible.2011-02-27Close-up photograph of a pair of black rubber sandals with orange-brown curved straps and toe posts, placed on a red cloth on a ritual table. White jasmine-like flowers and a green stem rest on the sandals. Behind them are brass plates, a lit oil lamp with a flickering flame, and a small brass object at the right edge. A partially visible hand reaches in at the top of the frame. No people are seated or standing in clear view; the setting suggests a puja or satsang table with padukas-style offerings.2012-10-19May 22 20112011-05-22 +2 copiesMarch 09 20142014-03-09Close photo of two open palms held upward, showing red-orange kumkum or sindoor marks on the palms. The wrists wear rudraksha and clear crystal bead bracelets, and silver bands sit on the wrists. Behind the hands is a gold ornate pendant or breastplate decorated with white plumeria flowers, rudraksha beads and a red gemstone, on a maroon silk cloth with a purple patterned textile below. A small ornate bowl sits at the upper right. Only the hands and ornaments of one person are visible, with no face shown.2011-05-20