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September 21 2011

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September 19 20112011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19A tiered brass lamp stand, called a deepam or aarti lamp, holds many lit oil lamps across six circular tiers, with flames rising from each ring. The ornate stand has a curved arm and decorative base resting on a dark metal plinth. Smaller brass oil lamps sit to the right. The background is blurred and dim. No people are visible in the frame.2011-11-07A photograph of a tall tiered brass lamp stand, a nilavilakku-style standing lamp with five or six round tiers, each ringed with many lit oil lamps with orange wicks. The flames glow against a blurred warm background of gold and red tones, with a patterned mat at the base. No people are visible in the scene.2011-09-16October 29 20112011-10-29September 21 20112011-09-21A tiered brass oil lamp stand (deepam) with six or more rising tiers, each holding many lit wick lamps with flames, set on an ornate curved brass base atop a carved wooden surface. A small matchbox sits at the lower right. The blurred background shows a warm red and dark blue wall with a gold ornamental pillar and another brass lamp stand. No people are visible; the scene is a ritual lamp display.2011-10-07Close-up photograph of a tiered silver lamp stand holding many lit oil lamps (diyas) arranged on four ascending tiers, with bright flames and smoke rising. The stand has ornate knobbed columns and a curved silver base. The blurred background shows warm golden and red tones with a cushioned surface. No people are visible.2011-10-11A photograph of a tall, tiered brass lamp stand holding many lit oil lamps on multiple circular trays, with flames glowing against a dark background. The lamp stand has ornate knobbed columns and a curved base. At the far left edge, a blurred figure in light clothing is partly visible. No ritual or event is clearly identifiable beyond the lamps themselves.2011-09-21A photograph of a tiered brass oil lamp, a deepam with multiple tiers of flames burning in small oil lamps along each level, lit against a blurred background of a temple interior with warm red and gold tones. No people are visible in the frame; the lamp is the sole focus, with its flames glowing brightly and a decorative curled brass base at the bottom.2017-08-04September 17 20112011-09-17September 01 20172017-09-01 +2 copies