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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold ritual vessel with embossed floral and lotus-style patterns and hanging gold bells or pendants around its rim. A hand rests on the vessel's white-dusted top edge, and a saffron or orange cloth fills the background. The setting suggests a temple or ashram ritual object, possibly a kalasha, with no other people visible.

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May 09 20122012-05-09May 11 20122012-05-11May 14 20122012-05-14 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two hands holding an ornate gold vessel with embossed floral and scroll patterns and small hanging gold bells around its rim. The fingers of the upper hand show white ash or paste. The wearer's orange-red cloth is visible in the blurred background and lower foreground, with a gold-edged ceremonial fabric above. No face is visible.2012-05-09May 20 20122012-05-20Close-up photograph of a pad-puja ritual at a golden deity murti. A hand wearing a gold bangle pours white powder. The golden murti has ornate carved detailing and a red garment is visible at the left edge. Only arms and hands of the worshipper are visible, with no face shown. The pink-toned background is a plain wall with a gold-edged platform.2012-01-08Close-up photo of an ornate gold-coloured metal covered vessel with a conical finial on its lid, engraved floral and foliate patterns, a band of repeated motifs and small hanging bells along its body, resting on a cloth-covered surface. A blurred yellow and maroon textile fills the background. No people are visible.2012-01-08Close-up photograph of a person's hand in an orange-saffron robe, holding a small white bowl or plate near an ornate gold-coloured object with repeated spiral and scroll relief patterns. A red velvet cushion or textile lies beneath, and a folded orange and gold cloth is visible. Only a forearm, hand and orange garment are visible, so no face or identifiable features appear. The scene suggests a ritual offering or ceremonial service at a temple or ashram setting.2012-05-11Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated ceremonial container with a conical finial, floral repoussé patterns and hanging bead ornaments, resting on a light cloth. A gold vessel edge appears at the left and a dish with yellow and red powder and white stripes sits at the right. No people are visible.2012-01-08October 16 20162016-10-16Close-up photo of a worker pouring fine white powder from a large ornate silver lidded vessel into a larger repoussé silver bowl engraved with foliate scrollwork. A hand in the top left grips the lid's rim while a red garment edge is visible at the left, and bare feet appear at the lower left on a stone floor. The powder cascades in a fine spray.2016-10-16November 09 20162016-11-09 +1 copies