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Close-up photograph of a pair of cupped hands holding a small offering: a magenta bougainvillea-style flower bloom, a few glossy dark and pink beads, and a loose strand of bead pieces. The wearer's white cloth sleeve and lap are visible at the left, with a rust-red garment behind. A rudraksha-style bead bracelet is worn on the right wrist. Only the hands and lap of one person are visible, with no face shown.

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Close-up photograph of a pair of hands cupped together, holding a bundle of brown rudraksha mala beads with a single rudraksha bead hanging down and a red flower petal resting among the beads. The wrist wears gold and metal bangles and a red thread band. The person wears white clothing with a red-and-orange cloth visible at the bottom of the frame.2014-08-04Close-up photo of a person's cupped hands holding a small red flower petal, seated in white clothing. A pearl bracelet with a pale ribbon bow is on the wrist, and a red cloth edge appears at the right. Blurred background shows another seated person's bare feet, white fabric, and brass vessels on a red mat.2013-10-30A close photo of two cupped hands holding a small bundle of blue and purple flower petals. A red-sleeved arm wears a strand of brown rudraksha beads with gold spacer beads over a red garment. Another hand with orange-painted nails and a ring rests at the left edge, and a white-clad sleeve is visible behind. The person wearing the rudraksha mala and red cloth is not visible above the wrist, so no identity is inferred here. Background is blurred.2015-07-02Close-up photograph of a person's hands held together in a gesture of offering, with one hand holding a small pale pink flower petal between the fingers. The figure wears a dark brown or maroon garment, and a strand of dark brown rudraksha beads is visible at the lower edge of the frame. The background is blurred, with a white cloth at the lower right. The image shows the hands and beads only, with no face visible.2013-03-07Close-up photograph of two hands cupping a small heap of brown rudraksha seeds with a single white frangipani (plumeria) flower with a yellow centre resting on top. The background is softly blurred in beige and cream tones. A person in white clothing is partially visible at the right edge. No face is shown. The seeds and flower suggest a devotional offering, possibly for a ritual or satsang.2013-12-08Close-up photograph of a person in a white loose-fitting kurta seated in front of a blurred background. Their cupped hands hold a small pink flower and a golden bowl or dish. A dark wooden rudraksha-style mala hangs at the neck, and a small round pendant with a portrait hangs on the chest. Blurred figures and red floor mats appear in the background.2013-05-05Close-up photo of two hands, one cupped palm up with a small magenta flower petal resting on it, the other hand's fingers gently touching or supporting the palm. The wrist of the upper arm shows a clear glass or metal bangle. Behind is a blurred figure wearing a rudraksha-style bead necklace of dark beads and a white garment, with an orange cloth at lower left. The shot is shallow-focused with a warm, soft background.2013-12-07July 06 20132013-07-06April 03 20132013-04-03April 03 20132013-04-03Close-up photograph of a seated man in a white kurta with a dark rudraksha mala draped over his chest, cupping a small pink lotus flower and a silver-toned vessel in both hands. Gold bangles, a gold wristwatch and gold rings are visible. A gold-coloured chair edge is at left, a person in an orange garment is at lower left, and a person in yellow and gold clothing is at right, along with a silver tray holding fruit at the bottom edge. The hands and garments dominate the frame, and the face is cropped out. A seated devotee holds a lotus during a ritual offering, with a silver tray of offerings in front.2010-10-10Close view of a seated person's right hand holding a small pink flower petal between thumb and fingers, wearing a brown rudraksha mala bracelet and a gold bangle, with white clothing visible at the lap. The background is softly blurred, showing red fabric, warm lights and other devotees in white and red near a ritual setting.2013-12-20