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Close-up photo of a pair of open palms held out over a gold-and-red ceremonial setting. The palms bear smudges of red and orange powder. Behind the hands are white plumeria flowers, a gold ornamental plate with a red jewel, a rudraksha mala draped over a red-gold silk cloth, and a colourful mosaic-glass lamp holding a flame, on a woven patterned textile.

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May 20 20112011-05-20Close photo of two open palms held upward, showing red-orange kumkum or sindoor marks on the palms. The wrists wear rudraksha and clear crystal bead bracelets, and silver bands sit on the wrists. Behind the hands is a gold ornate pendant or breastplate decorated with white plumeria flowers, rudraksha beads and a red gemstone, on a maroon silk cloth with a purple patterned textile below. A small ornate bowl sits at the upper right. Only the hands and ornaments of one person are visible, with no face shown.2011-05-202011 -eNMiracles Collections +1 copiesClose photograph of two open palms held upward, showing red-orange kumkum or sandal marks on the palm centres. Behind them lie a pair of ornate gold footwear-style padukas decorated with red gemstone centres and white plumeria flowers, set on a maroon silk cloth with gold sheen. Rudraksha beaded bracelets and silver bands are worn on the wrists, and a small mosaic-glass oil lamp glows at the upper right. A printed bannered book and yellow garland appear at the top edge. The scene suggests a padapuja offering.2011-05-20Close photo of two hands held palms-up, showing a woman's forearms with brass cuff bracelets and beaded red-brown bracelets. Reddish-orange powder. Blurred behind them are a deity portrait in orange tones, a brass oil lamp, and red cloth with a white flower garland. No a person candidate is visible on the hands or in the background. +2 copiesClose-up photo of two open palms raised over a gold ornamented deity murti decorated with white frangipani flowers, rudraksha beads and red gemstone-set knobs. The person wears gold and silver bangles, a rudraksha bracelet and rings. Behind is a red and gold brocade cloth with yellow marigold garlands and red roses. Only hands and arms are visible, so no full person is shown. +2 copiesClose photo of a person's two open palms held upward, showing red kumkum and white vibhuti powder smeared on the palms and along the forearm. Gold-toned bangles and beaded rudraksha-style bracelets are on the wrists. In the blurred background are gold and orange ritual items, a deity murti or altar arrangement with white flowers, and a small framed picture at left. No face is visible.2011-05-17A photo of two open hands held out palms-up in the foreground, one wearing silver rings and a silver bangle, both wrists with red beaded bracelets, with a smear of red kumkum or vibhuti on the palms. Behind them is a gold-framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron robes, garlanded with orange marigolds, above a gold and red silk cloth draped over a silver tray holding a gold kalasha-like vessel, a small gold lamp, beads and a gold crescent ornament. The cloth and background show gold-patterned fabric. Only hands are visible, with no full person shown.2011-05-17May 21 20112011-05-21May 28 20112011-05-28 +2 copiesClose photograph of two open palms held upward, showing a woman's hands with a thin layer of yellow powder. Gold rings sit on several fingers, and a wrist bracelet of red rudraksha beads with gold-toned spacers and clasps is visible on each wrist. The background is dark and out of focus.2011-05-14May 21 20112011-05-21 +1 copies