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Two polished copper-coloured metal tridents, known as trishulas, stand upright against a plain grey wall. The larger trident on the right has a long central spike and two curved side prongs, with a decorated collar and a cylindrical shaft, and the smaller one on the left has a similar head on a shorter handle. No people are visible. A faint logo appears in the upper left corner and a copyright line is printed in the lower right corner.

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April 03 20182018-04-03October 02 20162016-10-02Close photograph of four polished gold-toned metal ceremonial implements against a plain grey wall. On the left stands a flag-shaped banner on a tall pole, decorated with a raised leaf-like emblem and small studs. Beside it is a rope-twisted staff topped with a carved finial, and to its right are three tridents of differing sizes with curved prongs, a central spike and ornate collars. No people are visible. Part of a blue object appears at the lower left edge.2011-01-25Close-up photograph of two ornate gold-toned metal ceremonial objects against a blurred green and grey backdrop. On the left stands a trident (trishula) with three curved prongs engraved with floral and scrollwork patterns, mounted on a twisted, spiral-fluted shaft with stacked bead-like knobs. On the right is a cylindrical staff or mace with a diamond-patterned textured body, topped by a small finial shaped like a seated bull (Nandi). No people are visible; the scene shows only the ritual implements.2018-04-03May 14 20162016-05-14May 23 20062006-05-23April 03 20182018-04-03April 03 20182018-04-03 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a golden trident, the trishula, with an ornately engraved head of three prongs on a textured shaft. A warm light glows between the central and side prongs against a dark, blurred background with soft bokeh light orbs. No people are visible.2016-05-14May 02 20182018-05-02 +1 copiesClose-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.2016-12-07A close-up photograph of a gold-coloured trident, a trishula, with a textured, engraved finial standing upright against a dark, blurred background. A small warm glow of light sits within the curve between the prongs, and soft bokeh lights appear behind. No people are visible.2016-05-14