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July 29 20122012-07-29Close-up photograph of several polished brass oil lamps (nilavilakku-style) with shallow wells filled with dark oil, arranged on a dark surface. Warm reflections of light play across the metal rims and bodies. No people are visible. A faint blurred light source appears at the upper left.2012-07-29 +1 copiesClose photograph of many polished brass oil lamps (deepams) standing in dense rows on a surface, their wide rimmed bowls and tapered bases catching warm light and reflections. No people are visible. The lamps appear unlit and empty, arranged closely together in a temple-style setting.2011-11-14Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityMay 10 20122012-05-10November 14 20112011-11-14Three metal pots, called kalashas, sit in a row on a weathered white-painted wooden shelf. The left vessel is polished silver-toned metal with horizontal ridges, the centre one is a bright polished brass with a wide rim, and the right one is a smaller brass pot with a flared mouth. No people are present. The wall behind is pale beige with flaking paint.October 08 20072007-10-08May 10 20122012-05-10Close-up photograph of a ritual vessel set on a clear glass tray with scalloped edges. Two hands, one from each side, hold and lift a stacked brass or gold-toned metal vessel with a handle, its polished surface reflecting warm light. A small pink petal lies on the stone floor, and an ornate beaded and jewelled cloth edge appears at the left. No person's face is visible, and the scene suggests puja preparation with a kalasha-style vessel.2007-10-08Close-up photograph of a polished brass or gold-toned ritual vessel with a rounded, domed lid resting on a tiered base, its reflective surface mirroring the surroundings. A ladle or spoon handle extends from the right edge. Blurred orange cloth fills the upper left corner. The setting appears to be a puja or abhishekam ritual, with the vessel. No readable deity form is shown. Several people may be present but only the orange-clad figure is partially visible.2007-10-08May 10 20122012-05-10