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November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 12 20102010-11-12A close photo of a gold ceremonial staff topped with a leaf-shaped gold finial engraved with a horizontal lingam-like motif, its base wrapped in red cloth and smeared with red and yellow ritual paste. Behind it, blurred gold oil lamps stand against a gold-carved temple pillar. A person in orange robes is partly visible at the left edge, and red fabric hangs at the right. No faces are visible, and no one can be identified as a person.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12February 10 20252025-02-10Close-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.2013-02-08May 27 20202020-05-27A photograph of a single ornate brass arati lamp holder, shown flat against a plain white cloth backdrop. The leaf-shaped gold-toned head is engraved with scrolling foliate patterns, a beaded border and a central lotus-like rosette, and it is attached to a long plain handle with a small finial at the base. No people are present.2007-08-26September 14 20132013-09-14Close view of a temple ritual: a bare forearm with a gold bangle reaches in from the left, pouring liquid from a folded white cloth or cup onto a gilded ceremonial vessel with a leaf-shaped top and a red-wrapped handle. Behind it, carved golden temple pillars and a red cloth backdrop; on the right, a figure in red and orange garments wears a yellow and purple flower garland. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja offering, with a sprig of red and white flowers at the vessel base.2010-11-12