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Close-up photo of a person's hand, palm up, holding a small pile of dark brown seeds or grains over a large polished metal tray or plate filled with the same seeds. The wearer's rust-red or terracotta garment is visible on the right, decorated with a vertical line of large brown rudraksha beads on a cord. A second hand rests on the rim of the tray at the lower right. The background is blurred dark with a faint silver fringe. No face is visible.

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September 14 20142014-09-14September 14 20142014-09-14Close-up photograph of a child's hand reaching over a shallow silver tray holding a dusting of dark granular powder. Beside the hand, a silver-framed panel with ornate repoussé relief. The child wears a rust-red garment strung with large dark rudraksha beads on red threads, and a leopard-print cloth at the waist. The background is out of focus.2014-09-14Close-up photograph of a pair of hands held out palm-up, cupping a small silver bowl or dish containing a small mound of dark grey-green substance. The person wears layers of rudraksha beads in brown and dark tones and a rudraksha bracelet on the wrist, with a reddish-brown robe. The blurred background shows an orange garment and a warm pink-and-orange tone.2013-06-05August 18 20162016-08-18 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a devotee in saffron-orange robes holding a silver plate with a green banana leaf containing dark offering material. The person wears a large ornate gold necklace with a central pendant containing a small framed portrait. Only the hands, torso and plate are visible; the face is not shown. The setting appears to be a ritual or homa context.2012-07-12Close-up photograph of a person's hand holding a small pile of brown rudraksha beads and a silver-toned clasp in the palm. The wrist wears a braided thread bracelet in purple and white. The person wears orange-saffron clothing with a golden border, and more beads are visible in a clear plastic tray in the foreground. A blurred golden ritual pillar stands in the background. The overall scene appears to be a ritual preparation involving rudraksha malas.2016-01-11A close photograph of a person seated on a mat, wearing orange robes and a red-and-black cord bracelet on the wrist. The outstretched open palm holds small dark seeds and a thin white thread hangs down toward a brass plate. Brass bowls, a small wooden stick, and a yellow cloth sit nearby on a red and brown woven mat. Bowls and trays are arranged for a ceremony.2016-08-18Close-up photograph of a person's hands cupping a small silver-rimmed bowl containing a dark brown rudraksha seed, golden granules, small blue beads and dark particles. The person wears layered rudraksha mala necklaces and rudraksha wrist bracelets over rust-red robes, with an orange cloth visible at the right edge. The setting suggests a ritual offering or blessing.2013-06-05October 01 20112011-10-01Close photo of a homa ritual at a brick fire pit. A person in a red-orange garment with a gold necklace and bangles sprinkles reddish powder into the pit with one hand. Nearby stand brass vessels, a tall brass lamp stand, mango-leaf and orange-garlanded kalashas, and a silver bowl. Only the arm, shoulder and partially visible figures are seen; no clear face is shown. The scene is dim, with warm light and a few blurred background figures in yellow and white.2011-10-01April 11 20182018-04-11 +1 copies