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October 06 2006

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Night photograph of a tiered metal finial or kalasha-like spire, bronze-coloured with stacked bulbous sections and a lotus-petal collar, its pointed tip silhouetted against a glowing full moon in a dark blue sky. Lower part of the spire shows carved detail. No people are visible.2006-10-06October 06 20062006-10-06March 05 20132013-03-05 +2 copiesA tall golden ornamental pole with tiered wooden or brass ledges, pointed finials, hanging bells and a red cloth streamer stands against a pale blue dusk sky with a crescent moon at right. Palm fronds frame the lower left. No people are visible; the pole resembles a ritual flag or ratha-style standard.2013-03-31A golden trident (trishul) with an ornate finial stands at left in the foreground, beside a smaller golden finial, against a dark night-sky backdrop. On the right, a large glowing blue-white moon-like disc is projected on a screen, with faint stars above. No people are visible.2018-04-04 +1 copiesA night photograph of a dark silhouetted rooftop with a tall pointed finial topped by a small spire or flagpole, with a glowing full sun-like orb or moon rising just beside it against a dim orange sky. A bare utility pole stands at the left edge and dark tree silhouettes fill the right side. No people are visible.2013-03-01January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesA photograph of a polished silver ceremonial object against a black background, shaped as a stepped pyramid with a flared lotus-petal base and a small finial on top. The lower tiers are decorated with carved lotus petals, and the square plinth has multiple steps. No people are visible. +4 copiesJuly 02 20152015-07-02December 26 20102010-12-26December 01 20092009-12-01Low-angle view against a dusk-blue sky of a large copper ornamental finial mounted on a copper pole. The copper piece has scalloped, repoussé-style curves and a central round boss, with a red cloth draped over its top and a white flower garland with a small wick or stem at the peak. The pole and a square copper plate behind it show polished, hammered copper bands. No people are visible.2013-07-22