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Night photograph of a Karthikai Deepam lamp display at a temple tank. In the foreground a large gold-coloured trident (trishul) stands on a stone ledge. Behind it, rows of oil lamps line the banks, and lamps arranged in the shape of Om and a swastika glow on the steps above dark green water. Coloured string lights edge the wall. No people are visible.

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November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21Night view of a large temple tank lined with rows of lit oil lamps on stepped terraces. A golden trishul (trident) with ornate carved prongs stands in the foreground, its base resting on the stone walkway. Two large lamp-lit swastika and Om-like symbols glow on the far bank, with a string of multicoloured festoon lights draped above. The water reflects the lights. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21A close-up photograph of a gold trishula (trident) in the foreground, its tines catching the light, with a night scene behind it. Across a dark water tank, rows of oil lamps line the steps and form a large glowing Om symbol and another lit design on the terraces. A wooden ladder runs down the centre into the water, and strings of coloured lights decorate the upper edge. No people are visible. The image suggests a Kartheekai Deepam lamp-lighting celebration at a temple tank.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21A close photograph of a polished gold trident, a trishul, in the foreground, its three tines rising against a dark night sky. Behind it a tiered stone ghat or pool is lined with rows of small oil lamps glowing in orange light, with a line of multicoloured string lights strung across the top. Glowing lamp arrangements also rim the water and the steps, creating a festival-lit scene. No people are visible.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21Close-up photograph of a polished gold trident (trishul) in the foreground, its three tines curved and engraved with floral and scroll patterns, with red-tinted highlights. Behind it, out of focus, a night scene shows rows of lit oil lamps (deepam) lining steps and a large illuminated Om symbol on a stone terrace, with a small temple structure at left and strings of festival lights. No people are visible.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21