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December 11 2009

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A photograph taken in darkness of a circular arrangement of lit oil lamps (diyas) surrounding a central pile of red flower petals and small offerings, set on a dark ground. Dark petals and a faint white floral pattern radiate outward, and a dark ornamental symbol shaped like an om is drawn in petals to the right. No people are visible. This image appears to show a lamp-lit decoration as part of a festival display.2008-12-11December 11 20082008-12-11December 11 20082008-12-11A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a dark floor at night. A round brass tray holds many lit oil lamps (diyas) surrounded by red and orange flower petals and white flowers, set on a white chalk kolam-style floral pattern. Below the tray, an OM symbol is formed from scattered dark red petals and flowers. No people are visible. The setting suggests a Karthikai Deepam lamp offering.2008-12-11Night aerial photograph of a large floral-shaped pattern formed by many small clay oil lamps glowing on a dark ground. At the centre sits a small red-orange deity murti or kalasha-like object surrounded by lamps. No people are visible in the scene. Warm light from the lamps outlines the petals and lines of the design.2007-02-16February 16 20072007-02-16Close-up photograph of a brass tray holding many small terracotta oil lamps (diyas) with lit cotton wicks, their flames glowing warmly. Yellow and orange marigold petals form a border along the bottom edge of the tray. No people are visible; the scene is focused on the lamps and flowers.2014-11-30 +1 copiesClose view of a brass tray holding a ring of small terracotta oil lamps, each with a lit wick and flame, arranged around a central lamp. Marigold garlands in yellow and orange sit blurred along the bottom edge over a patterned cloth. No people are visible; the scene suggests an offering of lamps during puja.2014-11-30February 16 20072007-02-16October 18 20172017-10-18November 16 20092009-11-16October 18 20172017-10-18