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Close-up photograph of a person's hands holding a small stick or incense-like object over a dried leaf plate containing white granules, possibly rice or grain offerings. The person wears a rudraksha mala bracelet and a wristwatch with a brown strap, and red-orange clothing with a gold-edged border. A metal bowl sits on a wooden surface beside them.

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March 18 20132013-03-18Close-up photo of a ritual in progress. A hand in a red and orange garment holds a thin wooden stick over a pile of similar sticks resting on a red cloth. Beside it, a person in white clothing with a brown arm band and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace is reaching toward the sticks. Blurred background of blue and yellow draping suggests a temple or ceremonial space. The image.2013-07-15Close-up photograph of two people's hands in a blessing or transmission gesture. In the foreground, a man wears a rust-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and a gold-toned bracelet on his wrist, his fingers extended over an open palm. His hand rests over another person's cupped hand. A second figure in similar orange-red robes and a brown-banded arm band stands blurred in the background. No faces are visible, and the setting is indistinct.2013-01-18January 01 20172017-01-01Close photograph of a ritual with a hand holding a small brass object over a lit brass oil lamp (diya) in the foreground, the hand wearing a dark brown rudraksha mala bracelet. Blurred figures in orange and white ritual clothing sit behind, with more glowing lamps at left. The image is a photo of a devotional practice.2017-01-22Close photograph of a person's hands in orange saffron robes. A woman's hand, wearing a gold bangle and a beaded bracelet, holds a small folded orange cloth in her open palm while the other hand gathers or tears a small piece of fabric. Blurred orange-robed figures sit in the background.2011-09-16March 03 20182018-03-03Close-up photograph of hands during a ritual exchange in orange and red saffron-toned clothing. In the foreground, a person's hand wearing a thick, multi-strand rudraksha bracelet with gold beads and a blue-and-purple thread holds a small red-orange cloth bundle tied with string. Another hand with a silver bangle reaches in from the upper left, and a red-orange garment sleeve and fabric fill the frame. The dark wooden surface of a chair arm is visible at the right. Details suggest a personal blessing or ceremonial handover of a sacred object rather than a formal stage event.2015-07-12March 03 20182018-03-03Close photo of a seated person in orange and rust-coloured cloth performing a ritual. The hands, wearing gold bangles, hold a small brass spoon over a brass tray set with white flowers, a brass cup, a conch shell and a small brass lamp. A rudraksha mala hangs at the top of the frame. The person's face is not visible, so the appearance-based identity is uncertain.2017-01-01January 18 20142014-01-18 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20172017-01-01