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Close-up of a polished brass kalasha-style ritual vessel with a domed lid standing on a decorated silver-blue metal tray. Two hands of a person in orange-red clothing hold a small thin implement and touch the lid of the vessel, apparently applying or placing something during a ritual. The floor is pale stone. No face is visible. Setting suggests a puja at an ashram.

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October 08 20072007-10-08A close view of a polished gold-coloured brass kalasha, a pot-shaped ritual vessel with a rounded lid and a slender spout-like stem, standing on a clear glass tray decorated with blue floral patterns on a stone floor. Part of a white garment with a reddish-brown border appears at the upper right edge of the frame. No people are shown; the vessel appears to be prepared for a puja.2007-10-08Close-up photograph of a ritual vessel set on a clear glass tray with scalloped edges. Two hands, one from each side, hold and lift a stacked brass or gold-toned metal vessel with a handle, its polished surface reflecting warm light. A small pink petal lies on the stone floor, and an ornate beaded and jewelled cloth edge appears at the left. No person's face is visible, and the scene suggests puja preparation with a kalasha-style vessel.2007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08Close-up photograph of a polished brass or gold-toned ritual vessel with a rounded, domed lid resting on a tiered base, its reflective surface mirroring the surroundings. A ladle or spoon handle extends from the right edge. Blurred orange cloth fills the upper left corner. The setting appears to be a puja or abhishekam ritual, with the vessel. No readable deity form is shown. Several people may be present but only the orange-clad figure is partially visible.2007-10-08A close photograph of a puja setup on an orange cloth. A brass plate with embossed floral engraving holds a small dark metal lingam with a yellow flower and white petals placed on it. A brass spoon held by a hand in orange clothing is poised over the plate, as if pouring liquid. Beside them sit a brass cup, a white conch shell on a brass stand, a small brass lamp stand, and a yellow banana on a plate at the left. The hand and orange garment at the top right belong to an unseen officiant.2011-09-25A close photograph of a seated figure wearing orange robes on an orange cushioned seat placed on a woven straw mat. A brass kalasha-style vessel with a tall handle and spout stands on the mat in the left foreground. The figure's right hand rests on the knee, with a dark rudraksha mala visible at the upper right. The background is blurred with a terracotta-coloured wall and a pale path. Only the lower body and hand of the seated person are visible.2010-09-22September 25 20092009-09-25 +2 copiesClose-up photo of a person's hands holding a polished silver bowl or cup filled with liquid, resting on an ornate gold-toned embossed tray. Behind it sits a silver vessel with scalloped rim and a white cloth-wrapped object. The person wears an orange-brown garment at the wrist and has a small tattoo on the inner wrist. No faces are visible.2013-03-06Close-up photograph of a polished brass kalasha, a ritual pot with a round rounded top, set on a wide pedestal base. Mango or leafy sprigs and a thin pointed brass implement project from the mouth of the vessel. The background is softly blurred, showing red and white striped fabric and gold-toned items. No people are visible.2010-08-08February 02 20172017-02-02August 04 20142014-08-04