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Close-up photograph of a priest's hand holding a white conch shell (shankha) mounted on a polished brass stand during a ritual. The hand wears a brass bangle and a red sacred thread on the wrist. Blurred background shows a white garment, red cloth and ornate temple decorations. No one's face is visible.

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September 28 20142014-09-28Close-up photograph of a white conch shell (shankha) resting on the rim of a polished brass or bronze cup on a stand, with a second brass cup visible at right. Behind, a red-orange silk cloth with gold zari borders and a dark embroidered backdrop studded with red, green and pink jewel-like stones. No people are visible; the scene suggests puja items arranged on an altar.2013-01-12Close-up photograph of a white conch shell resting on a polished brass cup in a ritual setting. The conch's spiral opening faces the viewer's left, and its tapering tip rests on the rim of the brass vessel. Additional brass vessels with curved handles are softly blurred in the foreground and background, against warm red, green and brown tones. No people are visible. The conch is a traditional puja object used in temple worship.2013-07-14Close-up photograph of a white conch shell resting in the open mouth of a polished brass cup on a brass stand, with more brass vessels blurred in the foreground and background. Soft green and red fabric appears out of focus behind the metalware. No people are visible in the frame.2013-07-14Close-up photograph of a white conch shell (shankha) resting on a small brass stand, with a red flower petal placed behind it. Blurred red fabric, a copper or brass vessel at the left edge and a faint blue object at the bottom suggest a puja or altar arrangement. No people are visible.2013-09-26August 24 20142014-08-24December 17 20112011-12-17August 24 20142014-08-24July 16 20132013-07-16Close-up photo of a white conch shell (shankha) resting on a polished brass footed cup against a blurred green background. No people are visible. The shell's pointed tail extends to the left while its wide mouth sits in the brass vessel.2014-08-24May 04 20132013-05-04Close-up photograph of a ritual setup on a white marble surface draped with an orange-saffron cloth with frayed edges. In the centre, a white conch shell (shankha) rests on a small brass stand. To the left, a polished brass cup holds a stick of incense or a wooden stick. A pink rose petal or flower sits at the right edge. The background is blurred. No people are visible.2012-01-09 +1 copies