Two tall polished silver oil lamps (deepa or samai style) with ornate finials and tiered stems stand on a dark navy cloth in the foreground. Behind them, a seated person in white clothing and a gold bangle rests a hand on a pale surface, with more silver ritual vessels, bowls and trays arranged on the table. The scene suggests a ritual setting with silver puja items laid out. - Nithyanandapedia

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Two tall polished silver oil lamps (deepa or samai style) with ornate finials and tiered stems stand on a dark navy cloth in the foreground. Behind them, a seated person in white clothing and a gold bangle rests a hand on a pale surface, with more silver ritual vessels, bowls and trays arranged on the table. The scene suggests a ritual setting with silver puja items laid out.

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