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Close-up photograph of a priest's hand gripping a polished brass handbell by its handle during puja. The wrist wears a red cord bracelet with rudraksha beads and gold-toned spacers, and a garland of pink lotuses, white jasmine and gold beads hangs at the right edge. Behind the bell is ornate gold embroidery on red cloth, and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits at the left. The bell's hanging clapper is visible below. Only one arm and hand are visible, so no full person is shown.

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Close-up photo of a hand gripping a brass hand bell with a loop handle during ritual worship. The wrist wears beaded bangles. Beside it a gold-plated ornate lion-like or deity figure is draped with a red cloth, and a flower garland with orange-red blooms, yellow flowers and gold-foil wrapped stems hangs at left. Hanging brass oil lamps with yellow cords appear at right against a dark backdrop. Only a hand and arm are visible, with no face shown.2017-05-24Close-up photograph of a person's hand ringing a brass handbell held by a chain during puja. The wrist wears a beaded bracelet with metallic studs. Behind, a deity murti or figure is draped in orange-red and yellow marigold garlands and sparkly gold-and-orange fabric. Beside the bell hangs a brass hanging oil lamp with yellow cords and lit wicks, against a dark background.2017-05-24May 31 20182018-05-31 +2 copiesMay 31 20182018-05-31November 10 20132013-11-10June 09 20172017-06-09Close-up photo of a person seated in ritual posture, wearing saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha malas, one wrist wrapped with rudraksha beads. The right hand holds a small brass hand bell with a flared rim, fingers closed around its handle. A ring is visible on one finger, and an orange cushion lies beside the seated figure. Only hands, forearms and torso are visible; no face is shown. The bell suggests puja or chanting, but the framing shows only a hand and bell.2013-03-01May 24 20172017-05-24December 20 20172017-12-20May 31 20182018-05-31 +1 copiesMay 24 20172017-05-24A photograph of a man seated in front of an ornate gold-toned carved backdrop, holding a brass hand bell raised by its chain in his right hand. He wears a red turban with a gold ornament at the front, a red-brown robe draped over one shoulder, and a garland of white flowers with red and green accents, plus rudraksha beads on his chest. A second brass bell hangs on the right against a dark background with small string lights. Probable Swamiji: the red turban, rudraksha mala and ornate garland match the presentation cues, and he appears in person. He is smiling and ringing the bell during a ritual setting.2014-04-19 +1 copies