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March 25 2013

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Close-up photograph of an ornate brass oil lamp with a lit flame on its upper dish, shallow focus. Behind it, blurred, a red cloth backdrop with white garlands and a framed deity image or murti. A gold-rimmed object appears at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-02-02February 01 20172017-02-01February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a brass oil lamp with five burning wicks, flames rising bright and orange against a soft blurred background. A framed picture edge appears at the left and a red and white floral arrangement at the right; no people are visible in the frame.2013-10-08Night photograph of an aarti being performed before a gilded arched shrine framed with ornate golden carving. Behind the arch, a deity murti with a red-orange cloth and rows of white and red garlands stands before a blue draped backdrop. In the foreground, a hand in a dark sleeve raises a brass aarti lamp with bright flames toward the murti.2011-08-08A close photograph of a hand raising a brass aarti lamp with a bright flame, its curved handle and bell-shaped base in sharp focus. The background is a blurred temple scene with gold-toned deity murti, ornate gold decorations and white and red cloth. A bare forearm with a bangle and white cloth wrap is visible at the bottom. No clearly identifiable face is shown, so no appearance-based a person candidate is confirmed.2017-02-01A lit brass oil lamp (diya) with a flame sits on a brass tray in the foreground, with a blurred brass figurine on the left. Behind it, out-of-focus white-clad figures and warm golden tones suggest a ritual setting. No faces or identifiable individuals are clearly visible in the frame.2013-10-16October 10 20132013-10-10September 10 20132013-09-10February 01 20172017-02-01Close-up photo of a hand holding a brass oil lamp with a lit wick, the flame bright at the top of the frame. The lamp has an ornate handle and a curved bowl. In the blurred background, a small figure seated on a red and gold throne-like seat is visible, possibly a deity murti or statue, wearing red and orange garments. Another lit oil lamp sits on a tray to the right, and an orange cloth hangs at the top edge. The scene suggests an aarti or lamp-lighting ritual.2017-02-01September 09 20132013-09-09