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September 09 2011

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December 15 20112011-12-15A shaved-headed man in rust-brown robes and a dark rudraksha mala stands in profile, holding a tall silver multi-tiered aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps while gazing upward. Behind him, a second man in white clothing stands partly visible against a golden-brown draped curtain, with a deep red curtain on the right. The priest's role is that of an aarti performer, offering light ritually. The image is a photograph of a single ceremonial moment with two people visible.2014-07-16September 07 20142014-09-07A shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with gold-bordered edges and a white shawl over his shoulder holds a tiered silver aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps, extending it forward with both hands. He wears a red tilak and thin-framed glasses. Behind him are ornate gold-and-dark-red chairs, a wooden window grille, and partially visible seated devotees at the bottom edge.2012-10-01July 11 20142014-07-11November 21 20112011-11-21A multi-tiered silver aarti lamp stand with several tiers of lit oil lamps and wicks burning brightly, with smoke rising, set against a deep red velvet curtain. On the right, a partially visible person in an orange and yellow garment, with a shaved head and wearing glasses, faces the lamp stand and holds a silver tray with small lamps. Only the back and side of the head are visible. Soft warm lighting highlights the metal and flames. The scene suggests an evening aarti ritual.2011-11-09December 15 20112011-12-15April 15 20132013-04-15 +1 copiesA man in orange-brown ritual cloth holds a tiered brass aarti lamp with multiple rows of burning oil lamps, its curved handle extended toward his right hand. He wears round glasses and a shaved head, looking up at the flames in a dim hall with blurred round lights above. Smoke drifts from the lamps. A copyright and source credit appears on the lower right of the photo.2014-05-13A man in a saffron-orange shawl and orange garment stands in profile holding a tiered silver aarti lamp with multiple tiers of burning oil lamps, its curved silver handle held in both hands. He wears glasses and has a shaved head with a white forehead mark and a beaded necklace. Behind him, seated devotees in orange and white clothing and a screen are visible in a hall, and a small placard sits on a white table at left. The appearance-based candidate is not clearly identifiable from this view, so the a person field is unsure.2011-12-01A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe and bead malas holds up a tall silver multi-tiered aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps, the flames rising up its tiers. He wears glasses and silver bangles, and a red velvet curtain, a studio light and a camera on a tripod are visible in the background. A purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner. The scene reads as an aarti ceremony during an indoor event.2011-11-06