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Close-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.

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Close-up photo of a hand holding a dark brown rudraksha mala with its beads strung on fine wire, the hand wearing a red braided thread on the wrist. Beside it is an ornate gilded lion-shaped carved throne or seat with detailed scrollwork, and a gold-toned ceremonial pole or staff at right. Out-of-focus figures in orange and dark clothing appear in the background.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01Close-up photograph of a gilded, ornately carved silver-toned lion-headed throne or seat in the foreground. A child's hand with a red thread bracelet on the wrist holds a long strand of dark rudraksha beads hanging down. Behind it, a blurred figure in orange-red robes sits near a silver-plated ornate staff or pole with twisted detailing.2018-01-01Close photo of a person's hand holding a strand of brown rudraksha beads, wearing a red thread bracelet on the wrist. The arm rests on an ornate silver-coloured carved armrest or throne arm. Garlands of white flowers and purple blossoms hang at the left edge, and a metal rod with a twisted rope-like pattern stands at the right. Out-of-focus figures in orange and saffron fabric are visible in the background. No face is shown, so no identification is made.2018-01-01Close-up photograph of a hand holding a strand of brown rudraksha beads while resting on the ornate silver armrest of a ceremonial seat. The hand wears a red thread bracelet on the wrist. The silver armrest is carved with a lion-like head and scrollwork, and beside it are twisted silver rails. The background is blurred with indistinct figures in warm clothing and a bright light.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01Close-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.2010-08-30January 05 20182018-01-05Close-up of a man's hands holding a long strand of dark brown rudraksha mala beads with silver spacer links. The wearer's orange saffron robe is visible at the left edge. Beside the hands is a polished gold kalasha or ornate gold vessel with reflective, ridged surfaces. No identifiable face is visible, so no identity is claimed.2010-08-30January 05 20182018-01-05Close-up photograph of a person in an orange saffron garment holding a dark brown rudraksha mala with one hand, while the other hand rests on a large ornate golden vessel with a repousse pattern that catches warm light. The golden object resembles a kalasha or ceremonial pot. Only hands and the orange cloth are visible, with no face shown. The scene suggests a ritual or devotional moment.2010-08-30