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Close photo of a seated figure in a rust-red robe with a rudraksha mala draped across the lap and a red-brown rudraksha bracelet on the wrist. Both hands hold a small metal implement with a rounded knob, apparently applying a fine powder or liquid during a ritual. Beside the lap sits an ornate silver lamp or urn with a glass shade, and at the bottom edge a tray holds white flowers and orange-red offerings. Dim background, gold-bordered cloth.

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March 03 20182018-03-03Close-up photo of a person in a deep red-maroon robe with gold-edged border performing a ritual. Multiple rudraksha mala beads hang across the chest. The hands hold a small metal implement, possibly a sprinkling rod or ladle, over a wooden bowl containing a paste of white, yellow and red substances. Beside it stands an ornate silver-coloured vessel with a long handle, with dark wooden pieces visible on top. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja-related offering. The face is not visible.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03Close photo of a person's hands and forearms in a mudra-like gesture, with the cupped right hand held palm-up and the left hand extended over it. The wrists and upper arm wear multiple rudraksha malas with dark brown beads. The garment is a saffron-red cloth with rudraksha strands draped across the chest. Behind the hands is a silver ceremonial object with an ornate, possibly elephant-head or chariot-like form, and a blurred red and yellow background.2018-03-03Close photograph of a seated person in a deep red saffron-toned robe wearing multiple strands of brown rudraksha beads on the chest and wrists. One hand holds a small polished silver bowl with a decorative repoussé pattern, while the other hand, palm open, holds a small pale granular offering. A silver ornate container with a patterned lid sits behind the bowl. Ritual setting.2018-03-03March 16 20132013-03-16Close-up photograph of a person's hands and torso in a rust-orange garment. The right hand holds a small metal spoon over a shiny silver cup containing a pinkish liquid, while the left hand steadies the cup. A dark rudraksha mala with several large beads is worn on the wrist, along with a gold bangle, and a silver ornamental pendant with a small figure hangs at the top of the frame. A thin white cord dangles from the hand. The scene suggests a small ritual offering or abhishekam-style preparation. No face is visible.2018-06-04 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two people's hands passing a small silver vessel with a yellow flower and a sprig of dried grass tied to it. The hand on the left wears an orange saffron garment and is dusted with white ash; the other person wears a maroon garment, a dark beaded rudraksha-style mala with gold beads, and a colourful wrist thread. Behind them is an ornate gold-and-orange backdrop with a golden scroll motif. Only hands and torsos are visible.2015-09-14March 03 20182018-03-03April 28 20182018-04-28