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Close-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.

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June 04 20182018-06-04Close 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.2018-03-03Close 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.2018-03-03Close-up photograph of a person in orange-red ochre robes holding a shallow silver plate with both hands, with a small bundle of green grass or kusha leaves placed on it. The figure wears a silver chain with rudraksha beads and a pendant, and a gold-coloured bangle on the wrist. Background is dark and blurred with another orange-clad figure at the right edge. Only partial body is visible; face not shown.2018-04-11 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a hand holding a small silver cup or vessel with a dab of orange-red substance inside, possibly kumkum or vibhuti, against a blurred warm background. The wrist wears layered rudraksha mala beads and metal bangles with silver studs. Only the hand and forearm are visible, so no face or full figure can be seen.2014-05-05Close photo of a seated figure in a red-orange robe with several layers of rudraksha seed malas and a multi-strand red-brown bead necklace. One hand wears rudraksha bracelets and holds a small silver spoon above a polished silver cup held in the other hand. The setting appears to be an outdoor ritual. Only partial body parts are visible, with no face shown. The second arm also wears rudraksha bracelets.2018-04-28Close-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.2018-03-03Close-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.2015-09-14Close photo of a ritual offering on a silver tray scattered with pink flower petals. A man in rust-red robes and multiple rudraksha malas on his wrist and neck dips his fingers into a small silver bowl on the tray. A young person in orange cloth with white sacred ash marks on the arm and chest and rudraksha beads at the waist holds the tray steady with both hands. A golden deity murti is blurred in the background. Visible actions suggest a puja or abhishekam offering.2018-03-12Close-up photo of a ritual water offering. A metal cup pours water over a pair of hands holding a bundle of darbha grass, over a polished silver bowl containing flower petals and small offerings. A person in orange saffron robes sits on the left, and a person in maroon garments with a gold border on the right, with a wrist mala and gold ornaments visible. The scene suggests a puja or sankalpa water rite. No faces are visible. a person's presence is not established from the visible figures.2015-09-14Close-up photo of a ritual exchange: a pair of hands in a dark maroon garment holds a small silver vessel with a yellow flower and grass sprigs, while another person in saffron-orange robes receives it with palms open. Ornate gold furniture and a silver tray appear in the background. Hands show white ash markings.2015-09-14March 03 20182018-03-03