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May 27 20202020-05-27May 26 20202020-05-26A close photograph of a gold ceremonial staff with a pointed, bulbous finial carved with a horizontal band and a red cabochon stone, held in a bare hand. The bearer wears a maroon garment, a dense rudraksha-bead armband, a bracelet, and long gold necklaces strung with rudraksha beads on the right. The background is a deep red gradient. The bearer's face is not visible, so no identification is made.2020-03-30 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a hand raising a gold-coloured ceremonial staff with an ornate finial topped by a lotus-shaped element and a small Shiva lingam emblem, with a tapering base. The blurred background shows a warm glowing light and a partly visible person in white clothing and dark hair, too out of focus to identify as a distinct candidate. The staff appears to be a ritual implement held up during an event.2011-11-27A close photograph of a hand raising a silver-toned ceremonial trident (trishul) with an ornately engraved shaft and a pointed triple-tipped head, held aloft against a blurred backdrop of bright flames on the left and golden draped fabric and lit decorations behind. A dark banner or cloth stretches diagonally across the upper right. The raised arm wears a black and red thread bracelet. Partial heads of other people are visible at the bottom edge, and a sliver of a face appears at the lower right. The scene suggests a ritual fire ceremony.2016-12-23Close photo of a person in a bright green draped garment holding an ornate gold ceremonial staff with a pointed leaf-shaped finial and a carved lotus-style shaft. Thick gold beaded necklace of rudraksha-like beads hangs over the green cloth. Only a hand, forearm and torso are visible; no face is shown. The staff is a ceremonial sceptre, a peetha-style insignia of ritual authority.2010-09-19Close-up photograph of a hand gripping an ornate gold ceremonial staff with a pointed, leaf-like finial and tiered, engraved bands along its shaft. The wearer's torso is draped in bright green cloth, with a long gold bead garland hanging across it and a blurred gold background behind. Only a forearm and hand are visible, so no face is shown.2010-09-19February 10 20252025-02-10Close-up photograph of a person in a bright green garment holding an ornate gold ceremonial staff with a pointed leaf-shaped finial and a small shivalinga motif on its head. Multiple strands of gold beaded necklaces hang across the green cloth. Only the torso, arms and hands are visible; no face is shown. The other hand rests on the lap. Gold ritual regalia suggests a sacred ceremonial setting.2010-09-19November 12 20102010-11-12Close photograph of a bare-chested figure holding a gilded trident (trishula) with an ornate golden handle, a hand gripping the shaft. A large beaded rudraksha mala with dark spacers crosses the chest. Blurred green foliage and tree branches fill the background.2020-05-27Close-up photograph of a hand gripping a polished silver ceremonial implement with a leaf-shaped head engraved with three horizontal lines and a circle, a tripundra-style emblem, above an ornate floral-engraved collar and a long silver handle. The wrist wears a gold wristwatch and a beaded rudraksha bracelet. Behind it, a gold-embossed ornamental element sits against a deep red draped backdrop with scattered bokeh lights. Only the hand and forearm are visible; no face is shown.2013-02-08