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January 24 2016

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January 24 20162016-01-24Close photograph of a seated person in saffron-orange robes holding an ornate gold trident (trishul) with a segmented gold shaft in the right hand, while the left hand is raised in an open mora-like gesture with palm facing outward. An orange cloth lies draped over the lap and knee. The background is a plain pale wall with a window at the top edge. Only the hands, arms and robed lap are visible; no face is shown. Visible action is blessing or teaching gesture with the trident held upright.2010-08-28Close photo of a person's hands in orange saffron robes holding a gilded ceremonial trident (trishul) with ornate ribbed and carved shaft and a pointed base against a plain grey background. Only a forearm and robe are visible, with a dark blurred figure at upper right. No face is shown. The gold trident is the main subject.2010-08-28Close-up photograph of a gold-colored ceremonial trident with a decorated ribbed handle held in a bare hand. The wearer's orange robe fills the right side of the frame, and the background is a plain grey wall. Only a hand and forearm are visible, so no full person is shown.2010-08-28September 12 20102010-09-12Close-up photograph of a person's hand gripping an ornate gold-coloured trident staff with a three-pronged top and a bulbous, engraved shaft. The wrist wears a red sleeve with gold embroidery, and white jasmine garlands with yellow marigolds lie across the lap. The background is blurred with red drapery and colourful flowers. A hand in the lower left holds the garland. The scene suggests a seated ceremonial setting, with a red cloth covering the lap.2011-01-23September 12 20102010-09-12Close photo of a seated person in cream white dhoti-style cloth with a gold-bordered hem, wearing a long rudraksha mala of brown beads across the chest. Their hand grips a gold-plated trident-topped ceremonial staff with an ornate bulbous shaft and green accents. A blurred hand gestures in the foreground, and a camera tripod stands at right against a bright white backdrop.2010-09-12Close-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.2010-08-28Photo 11727612 +2 copiesApril 07 20182018-04-07Close-up photo of a seated person in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala of large brown beads hanging down the chest. The person holds a gold-coloured trident (trishul) with curved tines and a fluted handle in the hands, resting on a red cloth with a tiger-stripe pattern. The background is a blurred grey-purple textured backdrop. Only forearms, hands and torso are visible; the face is not shown.2010-08-28