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September 14 20132013-09-14September 14 20132013-09-14Close-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.2011-11-27February 10 20162016-02-10 +1 copiesClose-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.2011-01-23March 04 20182018-03-04A close photograph of a ritual scene with a large bright fire blazing on the left and golden ornamented background on the right. In the foreground a hand holds up a silver-toned ceremonial implement with an engraved, leaf-like blade on a long handle, extended toward the viewer. Behind it, a blurred bare-chested figure with dark hair and a beaded necklace stands in front of the flames, with another arm and wrist visible at the lower left. Bangles and a red-and-black thread are visible on the wrists. The scene suggests a homa or fire ritual with ceremonial objects.2016-12-23Close-up photograph of an ornate silver trident (trishul) with engraved floral and scroll patterns on its three prongs, set on a twisted silver shaft beside a silver finial topped with a small figure. The blurred background shows a colourful screen with a large projected face in red, orange and blue tones. No people are visible; the trident and finial are the main subject.2018-04-24 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a polished silver-gold trident (trishul) with a small red gemstone set at its centre, its shaft ending in a flared, ribbed base. The background is a blurred orange frame with green glass panels and a grey striped panel. No people are visible; the trident is the sole subject.2014-08-26April 13 20182018-04-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned brass trident (trishula) with engraved floral and leaf scrollwork on its tines, mounted on a tiered brass stand with a small seated bull (Nandi) figure on the base. A blurred warm red-orange glow sits in the background. A partially visible person in orange clothing appears at the right edge, but no clear face or body is shown. Trishula with Nandi on a stand is a Shiva ritual object.2018-04-03December 16 20102010-12-16