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September 13 2011

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September 20 20112011-09-20A close-up photograph of a tall brass oil lamp (nilavilakku-style) with a lotus-petal shaped bowl and a ribbed stem and pointed finial, standing in front of a wooden lectern. Behind it are pink and purple flower arrangements, a plastic water bottle with a blue label, and a red draped backdrop. No people are visible.2011-09-20Foreground close-up of a brass oil lamp (deepam) with a flared lotus-petal bowl and a tall ribbed stem topped with a pointed finial, shown in sharp focus. Behind it, heavily blurred, a seated figure wearing orange-red robes sits in front of a warm red backdrop. Oil lamp and dark brown tones dominate the frame.2010-11-09A close photograph of a single brass oil lamp with a flame burning at its left wick. The lamp has a tall, ribbed, bulbous central stem topped by a pointed finial, and a flared, petal-shaped lower bowl. The background is a warm, dark brown blur. No people are visible.2010-11-09A tall polished brass oil lamp stands alone on a light stone floor against a dark purple draped backdrop. The lamp has a peacock-shaped finial at the top, a lit wick flame on its side bowl, and a turned, ornately engraved stem with a wide circular base. No people are visible. A faint red and white fabric edge appears at the right edge of the frame.2011-09-14Close-up photograph of a polished brass oil lamp with a tall, ridged, tapering stem topped by a cone-shaped finial and a wide, lobed, petal-edged lamp dish. The background is softly blurred in orange, grey and pink tones. No people are visible. The brass has a warm golden shine and the lamp stands in the foreground of the frame.2011-09-12April 29 20132013-04-29September 12 20112011-09-12 +1 copiesThree tall brass oil lamps (kuthuvilakku-style) with lit wicks stand in a row in front of a dark blue-grey draped curtain. Each lamp has a tiered stem with ornate bands and a decorative finial shaped like a bird or crest on top; the flames burn bright orange. No people are visible. The scene suggests the lighting of lamps at the start of a satsang or programme.2010-12-06Three tall brass oil lamps (nilavilakku style) with lit flames stand in a row before a dark navy draped curtain. Each lamp has a shallow dish holding a flame, a turned and engraved stem, and a small ornamental finial shaped like a bird or mythical animal at the top. The tallest lamp is on the right, the shortest on the left. No people are visible.2010-12-06January 08 20102010-01-08September 23 20112011-09-23