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Close-up photo of hands arranging a heap of red, pink and yellow roses with green leaves on a silver tray. Two forearms are visible at the top: the upper hand wears a rudraksha mala with brown beads on the wrist, and a second hand holds the tray from below. A small brass bowl of pink petals sits on a silver stand in the background against a deep maroon drape. Flower offering preparation. No faces are visible.

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March 09 20182018-03-09Close photograph of a ritual tray heaped with yellow marigolds, pink and red roses, orange blossoms and white petals, set on a gold-toned plate. Two small brass cups or vessels stand among the flowers. Two bare hands, one at the upper right and one at the right edge, place or arrange the blossoms. Silver and metal bowls with more flowers and green leaves sit at the top and left. No person's face or full body is visible, and no one is identified.2013-11-05October 31 20132013-10-31 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copiesJune 04 20182018-06-04Close view of hands arranging flowers during a ritual offering. Several hands, including one with a dark-beaded rudraksha bracelet and another with a metal bangle, place yellow, pink and red rose petals onto a large golden tray. Silver and brass bowls and small dishes holding milk or liquid, white offerings and green leaves surround the tray. Only partial forearms and hands are visible, so no full person can be counted. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam preparation.2013-09-29Close-up photograph of a puja tray on a polished brass plate, holding small brass cups, a brass bell or lamp, pink and red rose petals, white jasmine buds and green leaves, and yellow marigold heads in small bowls. A person's hand, wearing a red and gold thread bangle, reaches into the tray to arrange the flowers. Rudraksha beads are visible on the wrist and chest of the blurred person beside, dressed in red and white. The scene suggests a ritual offering of flowers and aarti items.2018-01-01June 04 20182018-06-04 +2 copiesClose view of two hands pouring a small brass vessel of liquid over a heap of pink and red rose petals and white flower petals in a polished silver tray set on a red-orange cloth. The wearer's wrists show gold bangles, a dark beaded bracelet and a pink thread band. The blurred background shows a deity murti or altar decoration in purple and orange tones. No face is visible and no one else is in the frame.2015-12-27 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20132013-09-21A close photograph of a hand reaching into a large ornate silver tray filled with yellow and white flower petals, red and pink rose petals and yellow marigold blossoms. Two small gold-coloured finials or cups stand among the petals. The hand wears silver bangles set with red stones and a gold ring; the sleeve is white. The tray rests on a red cloth. The scene suggests a flower offering.2010-02-22