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Close photo of a person in orange robes holding a golden ritual object with a flame-like top. The background is soft grey and blurred. Only a hand and forearm holding the object and a shoulder in orange cloth are visible. The person's face is not shown, so no identification is made.

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Close-up photograph of a person in an orange saffron garment holding a gold-toned ceremonial lamp with a flame-shaped top and ornately engraved base in one hand, while the other hand is raised with palm open in a blessing or offering gesture. Only forearms, hands and part of an orange-clad shoulder are visible; no face is shown. The background is a blurred grey interior. The image appears to depict a ritual moment such as an aarti with a lamp, though the lamp is shown without visible flame.2010-08-28Close-up photograph of a person's hand gripping an ornate gold-plated ritual lamp with a three-pronged flame-shaped top and a tiered, fluted stem. The person wears orange/saffron cloth, and an orange cushion or wrap lies beneath the lamp. The background is dark. The visible hand is partial; the face is not shown, so no candidate can be confirmed from the frame.2010-08-08Close photograph of two hands gripping an ornate gold ceremonial staff with a flame-like finial and ringed, engraved shaft, held in front of a figure wearing orange-saffron robes against a dark grey background. Only the hands and draped orange cloth are visible, with no face shown. The staff resembles a ritual implement such as a trident-topped or flame-topped sceptre used in temple or ashram ceremonies.2010-08-28Close-up photo of a person's hands gripping a gold-plated ritual staff with a flame-like or trident-like finial and tiered ringed shaft. The wearer's orange robe is visible at the bottom of the frame against a dark background. The staff appears to be a ceremonial implement held during a ritual setting.2010-08-28Close photograph of a seated person in saffron-orange robes holding an ornate gold trident (trishul) with a segmented gold shaft in the right hand, while the left hand is raised in an open mora-like gesture with palm facing outward. An orange cloth lies draped over the lap and knee. The background is a plain pale wall with a window at the top edge. Only the hands, arms and robed lap are visible; no face is shown. Visible action is blessing or teaching gesture with the trident held upright.2010-08-28Close photo of two people gesturing mid-discourse. On the left, a person in a flowing saffron-orange robe extends an open hand palm-up toward the right. On the right, a person in a pink-beige garment raises an arm, with a dark beard visible at the edge of the frame. A soft warm light glows in the blurred background, with orange and maroon cloth beneath.2011-01-21Close photograph of two hands in orange-robed clothing handling an ornate gold ritual lamp. One hand grips a tall, polished gold stem while the other rests on its base, which is decorated with embossed floral and scroll patterns on a gold tray. The orange fabric of the robe and a glimpse of gold ornament sit behind, against a soft lilac background.2010-08-30A close photograph of a figure in flowing saffron-orange robes holding an ornate gold ritual object with a tall pointed finial and a bulbous, engraved body. The lower hand grips the base of the object. Behind, a blurred figure in white garments stands in a dim, warm-lit interior. The object appears to be a ceremonial staff or kalasha-style implement. No face is visible.2010-08-08Close-up photograph of two hands holding a gold trident (trishul) with a tall gold-finished shaft and ornate decorative base. The hand on the right grips the upper shaft while the left hand cups beneath the base. The wearer's orange robe and a rudraksha mala with dark beads are visible at the left edge, and a gold ornamental armband or sleeve decoration appears at the lower right. Only hands and partial clothing are visible, with no face shown, and a blurred bokeh background of golden lights and grey draping.2010-08-30Close-up photo of a raised right hand with open palm against a pale blue-white curtain backdrop. In the foreground, a gold-toned ceremonial vessel or kalasha-like object with a pointed finial is held in the frame, and an orange-saffron garment with dark rudraksha beads is visible at the right edge. The arm of the hand belongs to a person whose face is not shown. The visible cues are a raised palm, saffron cloth and rudraksha mala, but the arm alone does not establish who this is.2010-08-28Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured trident (trishul) being held and adjusted by a person in orange robes. One hand grips the trident's ornate shaft and a second hand rests on the metal base, which is decorated with engraved patterns. The orange fabric of the robe and a gold-embroidered garment fill the lower left and right. The background is soft lavender cloth. Only hands and arms are visible, no face. Pictured objects suggest a ritual setting, with the trident as the central ritual object, though the specific ceremony is not shown.2010-08-30Close-up photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a long rudraksha mala of brown seed beads. Their right hand holds a small gold trident (trishul) with a bent, ornate tip, while the left hand rests open in a mudra-like gesture near the lap. Behind them, golden ritual items and a blurred lavender backdrop are visible. Only hands, torso and necklace are shown, with no face visible. This appears to be a ritual or puja moment with the trident held in worship. a person identity is unclear from visible cues alone.2010-08-30