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A dimly lit stage photograph shows a robed figure in a dark ceremonial garment and light turban bending forward to light a small oil lamp on a brass tray. The tray is edged with yellow marigold garlands and set on a red cloth-draped stand. The figure wears a long garland of beads over the shoulders. A tall ornate silver lamp stand and a bouquet of flowers stand at the right edge against a black backdrop. The lamp flame is the main light source.

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A man in a pale silver-grey turban and a sparkling multicoloured sequined sherwani with a grey shawl stands on a stage holding a brass oil lamp with a flame, lighting a fire in a brass vessel. He wears a garland of white jasmine and striped red, green and purple flowers with a string of rudraksha-like beads. A red cloth draped pedestal with a yellow marigold garland holds the fire, and a tall brass lamp stand and a gold-decorated shrine stand in the dark background. The scene is an aarti-style lamp offering with a flame lit in a vessel.2010-01-01A photograph of a man standing barefoot on a stage at night beside a brass tray lamp set on a red cloth draped with yellow marigold garland, its flame rising from a wick. He wears a white turban, a multi-coloured garland of white flowers with red and purple accents, an embellished sequined long coat in blue and pink tones, and a grey shawl with tassels over dark patterned dhoti-style clothing. His hand is extended toward the flame in a ritual gesture. Behind him stand a tall brass lamp stand and a golden, illuminated deity murti decorated with flowers. The scene suggests an aarti or lamp-lighting ceremony.2010-01-01A standing man in a white turban and multicoloured flower garland stands on a dark stage, palms hovering over a lit oil lamp on a brass tray. The tray is wrapped in a red cloth and edged with a yellow marigold garland. He wears a sequined, pinkish-blue embroidered kurta over dark striped trousers and a silver-grey shawl. Behind him, gold-covered ornate deity murti and a flower arrangement glow on a stage, with a brass lamp in the background. a person: the cues are a turban, a multi-coloured garland and ornate clothing, but the appearance is only partly confirmed, so this is uncertain.2010-01-01December 02 20172017-12-02January 01 20082008-01-01A figure in an orange-red turban with a gold ornament and a red shawl stands in darkness holding a lit oil lamp in both hands, the flame bright against the dark background. Long garlands of red and white flowers and gold chains drape the shoulders and chest, with gold bangles on the wrists. A second person in white clothing with gold-bordered cloth is partly visible behind. The setting is a dim outdoor evening ritual. a person: the figure has a turban, ornate gold jewellery and garlands, matching the page's a person-at-event note but without distinctive face-independent cues beyond the attire.2014-12-05A photograph of a man in a maroon turban with a silver brooch and a long multicolour flower garland, bare-shouldered with gold armlets, holding a flaming oil lamp in cupped hands within a wooden temple interior. A second person in saffron-orange cloth stands at the right edge of the frame. Carved wooden pillars and a latticed window frame the scene. Wisps of smoke drift in the lamplight. The man's distinctive turban, garland and ornaments make him a person candidate, performing an aarti-style lamp offering.2017-12-02Photograph inside a decorated pavilion showing a standing figure in a cream embroidered sherwani with long dark hair, wearing a multicoloured turban with pink and yellow tones and a sheer orange shawl draped over one shoulder. The figure rests one hand on the rim of a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) with a lit flame, set on a red-carpeted stage amid orange, yellow and pink flower arrangements and green palm leaves. Behind is a yellow and black wall panel with a bird-like motif edged in red and gold, and draped pink curtains. Visible physical people: the one standing figure; a partial arm of another person appears at the left edge holding a flower-laden tray. The figure appears to be a person: long hair, a turban and an orange shawl, with the lamp offering as the action.2009-01-01A man in profile holds a lit clay oil lamp cupped in both hands, the flame rising at the right edge. He wears a rust-maroon turban with a gold crescent ornament and a jewelled brooch, a long multi-coloured flower garland of yellow, red, pink and white blooms, rudraksha bead armbands, and a maroon-brown dhoti with gold waist ornaments. He is bare-chested and has a short beard, eyes lowered in concentration, as the lamp is presented during a ritual. A partly visible person in a purple head covering appears at the lower right. Setting is an indoor temple-like hall with a wooden pillar and pale wall. Ceremonial aarti or deepam offering appears to be taking place.2017-12-02A man in a red-orange turban with a silver brooch and crescent ornament holds a terracotta vessel with a burning flame. He wears a long multicolour flower garland of red, yellow, purple and white blossoms over a dark garment, and bands of beaded bracelets on his upper arm and wrist, with a gold belt at the waist. He looks down at the flame in a dim temple setting with carved wooden pillars on the left and a pale wall at right. Another person in orange clothing is partly visible at the far right edge. a person: the turban, long flower garland and ornate ceremonial dress match the page's Karthigai Deepam context, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity.2017-12-02A person in a dim, dark setting holds a lit oil lamp cupped in both hands, the flame curling upward to the right. The person wears a red-orange turban with a small gold ornament, a red-orange garment, a heavy layered garland of red beads and white flowers, gold necklaces, a gold armlet and bangles. A red bindi marks the forehead, and the face is lowered in a gentle smile. Dark tree trunk and a stone ledge are visible behind. Whether this person is a person cannot be determined from appearance, so the role is described only as a devotee holding a lamp.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05