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A photograph of a brass or copper oil lamp stand (deepa stand) with a tall ornate finial shaped like a flame-like scroll. Two small cup-shaped lamp bowls project from the sides, and a seated figure flanked by two smaller standing figures forms the central ornament on the stem. The background is a dim, textured grey stone wall. No people are visible in the frame.

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A blurred photograph of a bronze-coloured oil lamp stand against a dark stone wall inside a temple. The lamp has a tall stem topped by a scrolled, leaf-like finial and two small cup-shaped oil lamps extending to either side. Two small figures in relief stand at the lower sides of the central stand, and the lamp appears unlit. No people are visible.2006-11-23A blurred photograph of a brass oil lamp stand against a dark grey stone wall. The stand has a tall ornate finial with scrolled flourishes, a central figure with a raised arm, and two small side figures each holding a shallow oil lamp cup. No people are visible in the scene.2006-11-23A close-up photograph of a brass ritual lamp against a plain blue-grey cloth backdrop. The lamp has a tall conical perforated cover with a pointed finial above a bowl-shaped base. Below, a flat tray holds several small oil lamp cups, a central figure, and dangling brass bells hanging from the rim. No people are visible.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityMaking Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of a dark metal oil lamp (deepam) on a stone step in a dim temple interior. The lamp has a wide round base, a stem with small figurines, and a flame burning in a cup with a glowing wick. Behind it, a stone wall with weathered yellowish streaks and a vertical wooden pole. No people are visible.2006-11-23Close-up photograph of a brass ritual lamp stand with a scalloped circular tray holding small oil-lamp cups and a seated brass Nandi bull at its centre. Hanging brass bells dangle from the tray's underside, and a dark copper-toned vessel rises above. The background is a plain grey cloth. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a polished silver five-flame oil lamp (aarti lamp) held in a hand at the bottom edge of the frame. Its ornate arms curl outward with engraved scrollwork, and each of the five wicks burns with a bright flame. A golden-rimmed tray sits beneath the lamp. The background is a soft-focus warm reddish interior with pale architectural details and blurred lights. No people are visible apart from the hand holding the lamp.2017-07-31 +1 copiesAugust 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesA photograph of several brass and bronze oil lamps laid out on a wooden surface. The lamps have tall stems with ornate foliage and figural motifs, and their cups hold small bowl-shaped reservoirs; some are polished gold-toned brass and others darker, tarnished bronze. Smaller brass figures and a decorated bell-like item appear at the edges, and a corner of yellow-bordered white cloth shows at the lower right.January 24 20142014-01-24 +1 copiesOctober 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copies