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January 24 2016

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January 24 20162016-01-24Close-up photograph of a hand holding a gilded ornate trident (trishula) with a tapering, carved gold shaft and three curved prongs. The hand and forearm wear orange-saffron fabric, and a second hand rests on a rich orange cloth in the lower frame. A dark background and warm lighting dominate the scene. No face is visible. The image is a photo of a ritual object held by a person in ochre robes.2010-08-08Close-up photograph of a hand gripping an ornate gold trident (trishula) with a richly engraved gold handle, the three prongs curving upward. The forearm and wrist are visible in orange-saffron fabric at left, with a soft purple backdrop and blurred gold ornaments in the background. Only the hand and arm of one person are visible; no face is shown.2010-08-30Close-up photograph of a person in orange saffron robes holding a gilded ceremonial trident (trishul) aloft with both hands. The ornate golden handle is engraved and tiered, and the three-pronged head catches warm light against a dim grey background. Only the arms, hands and orange-draped lap are visible; the face is out of frame. Visible detail suggests a ritual or sacred gesture involving a trident.2010-08-28Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal trident, a ceremonial trishul with three curved prongs and an ornate engraved base, held in a hand. The figure holding it wears saffron-orange cloth draped over the shoulder and arm, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a reddish pendant visible on a robe behind. The background is softly blurred with orange and beige tones. The trishul is the clear focal point, symbolising Shiva. No readable text appears on the object.2010-08-08Close-up photograph of a gold trident (trishul) with ornate serpent-like prongs set with red, green and blue stones, held upright on a slender gold-toned shaft against a blurred interior. Behind it, out of focus, a large gold deity murti seated on a throne or pedestal, and to the right a framed white poster with small photographs. In the lower right, a blurred figure in white and orange-saffron clothing is partly visible, seated among red and gold cushions.2015-10-10Close photograph of a seated person in orange and yellow-orange robes holding an ornate gold-coloured trident-topped staff, a trishul, with carved bands along its shaft. The staff is held upright in the right hand, with the other hand resting on an orange cloth cushion in the foreground. A blurred figure in background clothing stands behind. The trident's three prongs are polished and glinting in warm light.2010-08-08December 12 20162016-12-12Close-up photograph of a hand holding a tall gold-coloured ceremonial staff topped with a trident-shaped finial. The hand wears a dark maroon sleeve with ornate embroidery. Beside it, a garland of white jasmine flowers interspersed with yellow and red blossoms hangs in the left foreground. The background is a blurred deep maroon drape with out-of-focus red, pink and green floral arrangements. No face is visible, so no person can be identified. The scene resembles ritual regalia, possibly a trident-topped staff used in worship.2011-01-23Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured ceremonial trident (trishul) held in a seated person's hands. The ornate trident has a tall central prong flanked by two curved side prongs and a richly decorated, segmented shaft. The person wears orange-saffron cloth draped over the lap and arm, with a warm orange shawl. Only hands and clothing are visible; no face is shown. Dim background.2010-08-08Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured ceremonial staff topped with a flame-like finial, held in a hand wearing a maroon garment with gold embroidery. Strands of white jasmine garlands with yellow and red flowers and green leaves hang at the left edge. The background is a deep maroon drape with blurred red and green floral arrangements. Only a hand and forearm are visible, so no full person is shown.2011-01-23Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal trident (trishul) held upright against a blurred background of pink and blue light. The trident has a central spear point and two curved side prongs with engraved floral and scroll patterns on the shaft and tines. A dark-clothed hand grips the lower shaft at the bottom edge, and a dark-haired head is partly visible at the lower right. The background is out of focus and shows no clear figures. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2016-12-07