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Photograph of an evening temple scene with many lit brass oil lamps. In the foreground stand several tall brass lamp stands with rooster-shaped finials and multi-tiered bowls, each holding flickering flames. A row of small lit oil lamps runs up a dark wall in the background, and at right a gilded altar frame is decorated with garlands of marigolds and other flowers. No people are visible. The dim setting and warm light suggest a temple worship area.

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February 09 20122012-02-09November 18 20112011-11-18A row of tall polished brass oil lamps (vilakku) with peacock-headed finials and flared bowls stands in a shallow receding line, the closest lamp in sharp focus. Small marigold petals rest in the nearest bowl, and a few flames glow in the bowls behind. Blurred red flowers and a painted blue-and-white backdrop fill the background. No people are visible.2011-09-28Brass oil lamps with rooster-shaped finials stand in the foreground on a dark stage, several with small flames burning in their cups. Behind them a large projected image shows a deity murti or devotional figure adorned in red and gold garments, jewelled ornaments and garlands of red flowers. No people are visible in the scene.2011-09-28May 16 20152015-05-16 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a tall ornate brass oil lamp (deepa) with a peacock-shaped finial on top and a lit flame in its cup. A second brass lamp stands out of focus at left, also flame-lit. The background is soft-focused pink and grey draped fabric. No people are visible.2016-12-05October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesDecember 24 20112011-12-24December 22 20112011-12-22Photograph of brass lamps with peacock-shaped tops standing in front of a large projected image of a richly adorned deity figure with red and gold ornaments and a pearl-studded garland. Three lamps have small flames burning in their cups. No people are visible.2011-09-28December 28 20082008-12-28Several hanging brass oil lamps (nanda vilakku style) with multiple wicks hang from long chains against a dark background, their flames glowing warmly. Small flickering lights are scattered along the dark backdrop, and a partial ornate wooden frame appears at the lower left edge. No people are visible in the frame.2013-03-26