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A photograph of two brass ritual objects on a red tabletop. On the left is a brass oil lamp (deepa) with a shallow bowl on a tall, stepped conical base. On the right is a brass kalasha-style pot with a looped handle, a spouted lip and a footed base, holding a small amount of water. No people are visible, and the background is dark.

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May 10 20122012-05-10Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityOctober 08 20072007-10-08A close view of a polished gold-coloured brass kalasha, a pot-shaped ritual vessel with a rounded lid and a slender spout-like stem, standing on a clear glass tray decorated with blue floral patterns on a stone floor. Part of a white garment with a reddish-brown border appears at the upper right edge of the frame. No people are shown; the vessel appears to be prepared for a puja.2007-10-08Close-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.2007-10-08Three polished brass ritual vessels sit on a grey-painted ledge against a pale wall. On the left is a tall brass oil lamp with a flared cup and stacked tiered stem. In the centre is a brass kamandalu-style pot with a curved spout and a wide mouth. On the right is a squat brass container with a lid and knob, ringed with horizontal grooves. No people are visible; the water-stained wall and the metal objects are the only subjects.October 11 20132013-10-11May 10 20122012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityOverhead view of a set of brass ritual vessels laid out on a brown paper cloth. Visible items include a conch shell, a bell with a handle, a kalasha-style pot with a spout, small brass cups, a spoon-like ladle, an oil lamp, a round tray with ornate engraved rims, and a larger engraved brass plate and bowl. No people are visible.2007-03-15Two polished brass or bronze oil lamps with scalloped rims and short pedestal bases sit on a red surface. The larger lamp on the right is joined to the smaller one on the left by a bent metal handle or connecting bar. No people are visible.