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July 31 2013

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July 30 20132013-07-30A decorated ritual staff stands upright on a grey stone ledge against a blurred reddish-brown background. It is wrapped in orange and green silk with gold-edged trim, and a brown rudraksha mala and strands of white and silver beads hang from a yellow-topped crown near its top. No people are visible; the object appears to be a ceremonial item such as a ritual flag or staff.2013-07-11August 02 20132013-08-02September AFP 2013Close outdoor photograph of a bundle of ceremonial items hanging against a blurred reddish-brown earth background. An orange cloth drapes over a stand, topped with dark rudraksha beads strung alternately with silver beads, a tassel with a yellow marigold-like flower, beaded pearl strands, and a gold and silver ornate tassel with small bells and crystal drops. No people are visible; the scene shows a rudraksha mala and orange shawl arrangement, consistent with ritual or devotional objects.2013-09-09A photograph of a wooden stake or post standing upright on a stone slab in an open dirt ground, draped with several strands of brown rudraksha beads interspersed with silver-toned spacer beads, plus a white cloth with a gold zari border knotted with a yellow tassel cord. Red brick wall and trees blur in the background. No people are visible.2013-08-15July 26 20132013-07-26Close-up photograph of a ceremonial object draped in white satin with pale green border trim, topped by a gold-coloured finial. A long brown rudraksha mala with golden bead spacers lies across the fabric. Behind it stand a brass vessel with yellow flowers, red roses and a gold lion-headed carved stand. No people are visible.2013-09-28Close-up of a golden ceremonial object covered with dark brown rudraksha beads strung on a sparkling gold-threaded fabric band, with bokeh lights and a blurred gilded background. No people are visible; the rudraksha mala-like decoration appears to be part of a ritual adornment or temple fitting.2018-04-14Outdoor photograph of a wooden stand or post holding a bundle of rudraksha mala necklaces, several strands of dark brown seed beads interspersed with silver-toned spacer beads and small gold-coloured dividers. Two folded white cloths hang from the top, with a fresh pink flower and a yellow tassel. Orange marigold-type flowers lie on a grey stone slab in the foreground. A red-orange wall and blurred green foliage sit behind a reddish dirt ground. No people are visible.2013-08-18 +1 copiesA close outdoor photograph of a dark wooden staff or rod standing upright in reddish-brown earth, draped with multiple strands of brown rudraksha beads alternating with silver-toned metal beads and small white pearl-like beads. A white flower, possibly a rose, and a red flower are tucked at the top of the staff, with a silver chain ornament hanging near the flowers. Blurred green trees and a red wall form the background. No people are visible.2013-10-03Close-up photograph of a hanging rudraksha mala draped over red fabric. Multiple strands of dark brown rudraksha beads are interspersed with small white pearl beads, with silver-toned spacer pieces and gold thread tying the strands together near the bottom. A pink flower sits at the lower end. The background is a blurred brick wall and white flowers. No people are visible.2013-08-12