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A photograph of a tall silver multi-tiered oil lamp stand, lit with many flames across six tiers against a dark red drape. A hand holding a small lit lamp reaches in from the lower right to light the stand. Ornate silver curved base and arm.

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September 12 20112011-09-12A tall silver multi-tiered oil lamp stand, known as a nilavilakku, with many lit wicks on successive circular tiers against a dark red curtain backdrop. A person's hand, wearing a white garment, tilts a small flame toward the lowest tier to light the lamps, with wisps of smoke rising. The stand has an ornate curved base with floral engraving.2011-09-12 +1 copiesA tiered brass lamp stand, a multi-level deepam with many lit oil lamps, is the main subject against a dark background. Its several rounded tiers each hold numerous flames, and a hand at the right tilts a small lamp to light the upper levels. Another hand appears at the lower right. Smoke rises from the flames. No people's faces are visible, and no one is identifiable as a person in this scene.2011-09-16A silver multi-tiered aarti lamp with six rounds of lit oil lamps rises vertically against a black background, held aloft by a single hand at its curved base. Smoke drifts from the flames. A brass lamp stand and a red curtain edge appear blurred on the left.2011-09-12 +1 copiesMay 30 20132013-05-30 +1 copiesA tall silver multi-tiered aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps on successive circular trays, held aloft by a pair of hands at the bottom. The hands are adorned with a red thread and a rudraksha mala on the wrist. The background is a blurred red fabric canopy and warm interior setting.2014-09-07June 17 20132013-06-17October 04 20112011-10-04March 01 20132013-03-01A tiered silver aarti lamp with multiple rows of burning oil lamps rises against a dark red curtain. A person's hands in white sleeves hold the ornate silver stand from below, and a partially visible head with glasses appears at the right edge. The flames and smoke fill the lit frame. Photograph of a ritual aarti with a multi-tiered lamp.2011-09-12December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28