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December 20 2011

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A close photograph of a hand raised at night holding a silver multi-wick aarti lamp with several burning flames and smoke curling upward against a dark background. The hand wears beaded bracelets and a bangle, and a silver base with floral scrollwork supports the lamp. Blurred figures are faintly visible at the bottom edge. The lamp is an aarti offering in a temple or ritual setting.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A close photograph of a hand holding up a silver multi-wick aarti lamp against a dark background. Five flames burn from the lamp's cups, with smoke curling up to the left. The ornate silver stand has a carved central figure and scrolled side arms, set on a flat tray. The hand wears beaded bracelets and a bangle. Only the hand and lamp are visible, so this is an aarti performed in a night ritual setting.2011-12-20A close photograph of a silver multi-wick aarti lamp held up against a dark background. Five flames burn on the lamp's tiers, with smoke drifting to the left. The ornate silver stand has scrolled, decorative arms and a broad base. Only a hand with a beaded bracelet at the bottom of the frame is visible, holding the lamp in an evening aarti ritual.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Close photo of a person's hands holding a silver multi-wick aarti lamp with flames rising and smoke curling upward against a dark background. The person wears a yellow patterned garment and a gold bangle on the wrist, with a green leaf tucked near the lamp tray. Only hands and forearms are visible, so no face or full figure appears. The ritual setting suggests an aarti offering.2016-12-02April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesDecember 20 20112011-12-20January 04 20132013-01-04December 20 20112011-12-20