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Close-up photograph of a hand raising an ornate gold-coloured ceremonial staff with a pointed, leaf-shaped finial engraved with a lingam-like emblem and lotus motifs, tiered decorative knops along the shaft, and a tapered base. The hand belongs to a person whose arm is partly visible at the left edge. The background is blurred, showing a warm golden light column, a dark red curtain on the right, and a partly visible printed portrait with orange and white tones at the left.

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Close-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.2011-11-27Close-up photograph of a hand in a maroon sleeve holding an ornate gold ceremonial staff with ringed, bulbous segments and a leaf-like finial at the top. The background is a dark maroon curtain with a blurred bouquet of blue, pink and green flowers. The focus is on the golden object, which resembles a ritual staff or scepter.2011-01-23Close-up photograph of a hand in a maroon embroidered sleeve holding an ornate gold-coloured ceremonial implement with tiered, knobbed sections and a flared finial, held horizontally. Behind it, a maroon draped backdrop with blurred flowers in blue, pink and green. Only the hand and forearm are visible; no face or full figure appears in the frame.2011-01-23Close-up photo of a seated person in a bright green silk garment holding an ornate gold ceremonial staff topped with a pointed finial and a bird-like carved motif. Only a hand and forearm holding the staff are visible; the person's face is not shown. Bright green fabric with gold-embroidered border fills the frame, and a blurred gold object sits in the background.2010-09-19Close-up photograph of a person's hand gripping an ornate gold ceremonial staff with a leaf-shaped finial and tiered, engraved shaft. The person wears a bright green garment and a gold-coloured necklace with beaded ornaments. The blurred green background suggests an outdoor or stage setting. Only one arm and hand are visible, with no face shown.2010-09-19Close-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 photo of a gold-coloured ceremonial staff with an ornate pointed finial shaped like a flame or leaf, held in a man's hand. The person wears a bright green garment and a gold beaded necklace at the shoulder, with blurred green foliage behind. Only a hand and forearm are visible, so no face appears. The gold staff is the central focus.2010-09-19Close-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 photo of a person in a bright green garment holding an ornate gold ceremonial staff or scepter with a pointed finial, carved bands and a flared base. The green cloth falls in folds across the lap, and a gold bead necklace is visible at the upper right. The other arm is raised at the top left, and a blurred gold object sits at the lower left. No face is visible.2010-09-19Close-up photograph of a gold ceremonial staff with a leaf-shaped finial engraved with a Shiva lingam emblem, held in a man's hand. The wearer is dressed in bright green cloth with gold ornamental necklaces visible at the shoulder. Lush green foliage blurs in the background. Only one person's hand and partial body are visible, so no face or identity is shown.2010-09-19Close-up photograph of a hand holding an ornate gold-coloured ceremonial implement with a pointed, blade-like tip and tiered, engraved knobs along the shaft. The hand wears a maroon and gold embroidered sleeve. Behind it, a deep maroon drape is softly out of focus, with a blurred bouquet of pink, blue and green flowers at the left edge.2011-01-23September 14 20132013-09-14