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Close-up photo of a person's hands in orange-red clothing holding a white conch-shaped vessel decorated with a yellow flower and green grass blade during a puja. On the left, a brass stand holds small bronze deity figures including a Ganesha murti, and a brass pot with a tall stem sits behind. Dim lighting, orange cloth on the table, and a brass plate below.

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Close photo of a ritual at a brass puja tray. Two hands, one in a red sari sleeve with a yellow-and-blue border, hold a small white carved stone object. On the left a brass tray holds small metal deity figures including a Ganesha, a brass oil lamp, and yellow flower petals; an orange cloth lies behind. Abhishekam-style offering scene with water droplets on the tray. No a person candidate is visible; only hands and sleeves are shown.2011-10-09Close photo of a person's hands in an orange-saffron robe holding a white conch shell during puja. Brass plates hold a yellow flower, incense sticks, a small oil lamp and brass bowls of rice or grain. A striped orange, purple and green cloth covers the floor, with green leaves scattered nearby. Only hands and orange clothing of the person are visible; no face is shown.2017-01-11Close photo of a person's hand in a rust-red sleeve holding a folded white leaf or paper cup containing an orange marigold petal and a green leaf with thin grass blades. Behind it, a brass plate holds more white flowers and greenery, and a white cup sits on a red cloth. The scene suggests an offering or puja setting. No face is visible.2013-03-29Close view of a person seated cross-legged on an orange cloth, wearing white clothing. Both hands are held together, one holding a white flower-like offering with a yellow marigold-style flower and thin stems. Beside them sit a copper vessel with a spoon, a small brass bowl, a brass lid, and a brass plate with yellow petals at the bottom edge. Face not visible.2011-12-17Close photo of a ritual puja being performed on a brass tray. A hand, wearing a bangle and holding a white conch shell, pours liquid from it over a small group of bronze deity figurines, including an elephant-headed Ganesha, arranged on a brass base. A yellow flower and green leaves lie among the idols, and a small framed picture stands beside them. Behind is a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a brass kalasha vessel, and an orange cloth on the table. No faces are visible, and no a person appearance is shown.2011-10-09July 30 20132013-07-30Close photo of a puja being performed on an orange cloth. A hand in a patterned sleeve holds a white conch shell over a small brass tray holding miniature bronze deity figures, a framed picture, green leaves and yellow flowers. A lit brass oil lamp with a flame sits to the left, and a brass vessel stands beside the tray. Only the hand and sleeve are visible; no face or full person appears.2011-10-09Close-up photo of two hands cupping a small white ceramic or shell-like offering dish holding a pink flower petal and a green leaf. The hands are adult, with the lower sleeve of a dark garment visible at the right and a white cloth in the background, with an orange fabric blurred behind. The scene suggests a puja offering being presented, with the cupped hands the central focus against a soft-focus background.2012-09-03October 09 20112011-10-09A seated person in orange robes performs a puja ritual, holding a white ceremonial cup with leaves and sticks in cupped hands. On an orange cloth before them sit a brass plate with yellow turmeric or kumkum-marked ritual items, a brass lota, a small brass bell, a brass dish holding a yellow-tinged object, and loose yellow petals. Behind, other offerings and plates rest on a woven mat. Only the lower body and hands of the person are visible.2011-12-14September 28 20132013-09-28Close-up of a puja being performed on a woven mat. Two hands, one holding a small white cloth bundle wrapped with a yellow marigold flower, are working at the offering setup. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits on a brass plate beside a stainless steel tray holding incense sticks. Yellow marigold flowers are arranged on a brass plate and on a folded orange cloth, along with brass vessels, a small brass cup and a brass lamp stand at the right edge. A red patterned cloth covers the floor at the upper right.2013-10-07