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Close photograph of a small brass deity murti standing on a base, with a red stone set on its forehead and multiple arms holding objects, some with orange flower petals placed around them. In the foreground a brass lamp bowl holds a lit oil flame rising beside a solid orange offering, with a warm glow over the metal. The background is a pale marble wall with a wooden ledge above. No people are visible.

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December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a Kalabhairava puja at a temple shrine. In the foreground, a priest's hands, one holding a brass bell and another holding a brass lamp or vessel, are visible in the left edge, with the white dhoti of the priest visible below. In the centre, a small bronze murti of Kalabhairava stands on a gold-edged tray, with a trident (trishul) in one hand, a damaru or ritual object in another, and a fierce face with a crown-like headdress. Red flowers, possibly hibiscus, are placed at its base. Behind it, gold-coloured shrine decorations and a dark stone platform suggest the sanctum, with an oil lamp glowing near the centre.2021-09-28Close-up photograph of a small dark metal deity murti seated on a lion or tiger mount, with multiple raised arms holding a curved blade and other implements. A pink flower garland or bloom rests behind the figure on the right. Blurred pink and gold ritual decorations and a red cloth appear in the background. No people are visible.2020-11-29May 14 20122012-05-14 +1 copiesClose view of a home altar for Karthikai Deepam with two small clay oil lamps burning in the foreground, their flames lit with wicks. Behind them stand two gilded metal deity murti heads with flowers and fruit on small plates, and two brass trident (trishul) stands on either side. Pink and white flowers and yellow citrus-like fruit sit beside the murtis.2020-11-29Close-up photograph of a brass oil lamp with a dark bronze bowl holding a tall, bright flame, set on a gold-toned brass stand on a metal surface. Behind it, a larger gold brass lamp stand is slightly out of focus, and a silver tray with more brass lamp stands sits at the lower right edge. No people are visible; the scene shows ritual lamps arranged for worship.2020-07-04A close view of a polished brass oil lamp with a tall ribbed stem and a finial, its shallow dish holding three burning flames. A thin incense stick rises from the lower left with faint smoke curling upward against a dark wooden background. No people are visible.2012-04-23Making Of Sacred Arts University +2 copiesMay 13 20122012-05-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a tall polished brass oil lamp, a traditional Hindu diya with a stepped, knobbed stem and a shallow bowl, holding two bright flames with a smaller flame at the left, against a warm blurred background of orange and red tones. No people are visible. The image is a lamp, not a ritual scene, so no a person candidate appears.2012-04-24May 13 20122012-05-13 +1 copiesApril 24 20122012-04-24