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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-handled ceremonial object with a shield-like head set with white and multicoloured stones and a green central gem, set against a blurred red background with yellow and red flower garlands in the lower right corner. The shallow focus suggests a temple or ritual setting, but no people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold and jewelled object, resembling a ceremonial hand or mask-like crown ornament, encrusted with clear and green and red stones arranged in concentric circular patterns. Garlands of yellow marigold and red flowers lie to the left, and a dark rudraksha-style bead mala is visible at right, with sparkling bokeh of ornaments behind. No people are visible.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of an ornate jewelled object covered in small white and red-pink stones with green gemstone accents, sitting in front of a silver staff or trident-like ceremonial implement and a red-orange draped cloth. Fresh yellow and red flower garlands hang at the right edge. The background is softly blurred gold and orange. No people are visible.2011-11-24Close-up photograph of a richly ornamented ceremonial object in a temple setting. In the foreground is a large jewelled gold-and-silver staff head or mask-like form encrusted with clear stones and set with green and red gems, mounted on a gold pole. Behind it stands a silver-toned deity murti or image wearing a green velvet garment, a red rose garland, and ornate jewelled armbands and necklace with red and green stones. Ornate gold repoussé metalwork decorates the pillar at left, and a green cloth backdrop hangs behind the objects.2009-07-01Close-up photograph of a gold trishula, a trident with a central spear point and two curved side prongs, mounted on a long gold shaft. The prongs and central piece are set with red, green and blue stones. The blurred background shows a red wall, a gilded deity murti on the left and framed pictures on the right, with no people visible.2015-10-10Close-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 an ornate trident (trishula) covered in dense silver-white rhinestones with red and green gem accents in concentric circular patterns, a dark green stone at its centre. The trident shaft, a metal rod, runs diagonally below it. Behind are gold embroidered textiles, a red-stoned ornament, a dark rudraksha-style bead mala with gold spacers, and yellow and red flower garlands. No people are visible. The ornament appears to be a decorative trident adorned for worship.2010-11-09September 19 20112011-09-19November 24 20112011-11-24November 12 20102010-11-12July 13 20132013-07-13Close-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.2013-02-08Close-up photograph of an ornate deity murti's raised hand, a abhaya-style gesture, covered in gold and jewel work set with white stones, green and red gems and a large green cabochon at the palm. Concentric circular patterns of stones decorate the palm. Behind it are layered gold necklaces, a green garment with gem-studded ornaments, and garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers on the left. A gold staff or stem is visible at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copies