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Close-up photograph of two hands, one dark-skinned, holding an ornately engraved silver bowl filled with clear liquid, with a small spoon resting in it. Behind it are more silver vessels and a large gold-coloured engraved tray; a bowl at left holds coloured flower petals. Only hands and a white sleeve are visible.

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May 25 20132013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25September 09 20132013-09-09Close-up photo of a pair of hands cupping a small polished silver bowl with embossed floral and scroll patterns, holding a little clear liquid. The background is blurred with a warm golden ornamental object on the left and a dark backdrop.2013-03-05Close-up photo of two cupped hands holding a polished silver bowl filled with clear liquid. The hands belong to one person, possibly a priest or devotee, shown from a low angle against a black background, with a gold tray edge visible below. This appears to be a ritual offering such as tirtha or water in a sacred vessel during puja. No faces are visible, and no one is identified.2013-06-25Close-up photograph of a pair of hands cupping an ornately embossed silver bowl with a scrolled, repoussé floral pattern. The bowl is filled with clear liquid and rests on a row of similar silver vessels blurred in the foreground, set against a dark background with a warm golden surface at the lower left. No face or full body is visible, only the hands and forearms. This appears to be a ritual or temple service setting, possibly a serving of offering water. Bokeh highlights and shallow focus emphasize the bowl.2013-06-25Close photo of two hands holding a small polished silver bowl with embossed scroll and floral engraving, cupped in the palms. Behind is a blurred arrangement of silver vessels with lids, a dish of cut fruit with red and yellow pieces, and gold-coloured ornate trays.2010-08-04Close-up of a ritual water pouring. Two pairs of hands handle silver vessels: one hand pours water from a silver jug into an ornately engraved silver bowl, with water streaming between them. The arms show a gold bangle and a dark wristwatch, and a white ritual mark is visible on the wrist. Surrounding silver bowls and a tray hold offerings including red flower petals and a yellow substance. Only hands and arms are visible; no faces appear.2013-04-12December 06 20092009-12-06Close-up photo of two hands cupping an ornately embossed silver bowl with scrolled, repeating floral and swirl relief patterns around its rim and sides. The bowl is held over a stack of similar silver plates or bowls, and a blurred red-orange garment appears in the background. The hands belong to a single person, with the bowl as the main subject. No face is visible.2013-06-25Close-up photo of ritual offering: a person's hands hold an ornate silver bowl filled with white liquid, with a second pair of hands and another silver vessel above. Beside them, an ornate gold-and-silver tray holds scalloped silver plates and small silver containers. Two people wear white ritual clothing with red borders, and one wears a clear crystal bead bracelet. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam offering.2010-09-08October 19 20132013-10-19