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Close crop of a seated figure in a deep maroon robe with a dark border woven with gold-toned patterns. A long strand of large gold beaded ornaments hangs down from the shoulder, and the right hand grips a gold trident-shaped staff with a fluted gold handle. The left hand rests on the lap. Only the torso, arms and hands are visible; no face is shown.

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Close-up photograph of a seated figure in a deep maroon garment holding a gold trident-topped staff, or danda, with the hand gripping its shaft. A heavy gold bead necklace hangs across the chest. Beside the hand a large ornate gold object is partly visible, possibly a crown or sacred vessel. Only a forearm and hand of the person are visible, so no face or body is shown. A printed pedia source credit run down the right edge, and a small logo appears at the lower left2010-09-11September 12 20102010-09-12Close-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 seated person's hands gripping a gold-coloured trident (trishula) with a ornate, bulbous handle. The person wears a maroon embroidered garment with gold zari trim on the sleeve and hem, and a thick garland of white flowers with red and yellow marigold accents drapes over the shoulder. Behind the trident, an orange and magenta cushion or fabric is visible against a dark, blurred background. No face is visible in the frame.2011-01-23Close-up photo of a seated person's hand gripping an ornate gold-plated trident (trishul) with a carved, bulbous handle and a three-pronged top. The person wears a deep red embroidered kurta with gold thread detailing and is draped with a long garland of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers. A yellow and magenta cushion sits behind. Only the hand and forearm are visible; no face is shown.2011-01-23A smiling man seated in a close-up photograph wears a deep maroon robe with gold-embroidered border and a long gold bead garland with black stripes across his chest. He holds an ornate gold trident-like staff vertically in one hand and rests his other hand on a large gold-embossed object at lower left. A dark red bindi is on his forehead, and a small clip-on microphone is visible on his garland. Behind him are a dark textured backdrop and green palm fronds.2010-09-11September 12 20102010-09-12September 10 20122012-09-10Close 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.2010-08-08A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits in a close, angled photograph, wearing a deep maroon robe with a gold-bordered edge and a long necklace of gold beads. He holds a gilded trident in one hand, gesturing with the other, while a gilded ornamental object rests in the foreground at lower left. A dark rocky backdrop with green foliage at the left edge fills the background.2010-09-11Close-up photograph of a seated person in orange saffron robes holding an ornate gold-plated trident-topped staff or sceptre across the lap with both hands. The gilded staff has a tiered, engraved base and a trident finial. Green foliage appears at the upper left edge, and a partial gold ornament is visible at the far left. The visible person is shown only from the torso and hands, so no face or other identifying features are shown.2010-09-05Close-up photograph of a hand gripping an ornate gold ceremonial staff with a trident-like finial and tiered knob sections. The wearer's robe is deep maroon fabric with a gold-and-silver embroidered border at the lower left. Only the forearm and hand of a seated person are visible, with no face shown. The staff rests against the maroon drape in the foreground.2010-09-11