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A photograph of a ritual scene with several ornate brass oil lamps (deepams) lined up on a white ledge, each with multiple lit wicks and a small bird or figure finial. On the left, a seated person in orange robes with a bangle and a ring rests a hand near the lamps. Behind the ledge, several people in white clothing stand close together, with one person in an orange garment visible at the back. A pink flower lies near the lamps. The setting suggests temple worship with lamp offerings.

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January 08 20102010-01-08Close view of brass oil lamps (deepas) lit with flames, each decorated with white and yellow flower garlands, set in a row on a striped mat. Behind them, several people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged; the hands of two of them are visible lighting or tending a lamp with a small flame. Blurred figures and an additional lit lamp appear in the background.2016-08-12February 16 20092009-02-16December 28 20112011-12-28January 10 20172017-01-10July 19 20162016-07-19Night photograph of four tiered golden oil lamps, called deepa or deepam lamps, lit with flames and set in a row along a pale wall or parapet. Each lamp has several stepped tiers with small flame cups and a leaf-shaped finial on top, and they sit on red bases. The background is a dark night sky with strings of small lights or bunting hanging at the right, and a faint purple glow at the left edge. No people are visible.2010-01-08August 04 20162016-08-04 +1 copiesA photo of a temple hall where women in white traditional dress with orange borders sit on a mat lighting rows of brass multi-tiered oil lamps, their flames lit, arranged in a long line on the floor. Behind a steel counter, several young men in orange robes with beaded necklaces stand in a row, one holding a brass bell. Yellow and white hanging decorations and fluorescent lights hang above, with framed pictures on the wall and a blue sign reading Shree Dhyanapeetham and Shiva-related notices. Brass vessels and bells sit on the counter.2008-12-30Close photo of a puja being performed on a white floor. Several people in orange robes sit cross-legged, their hands holding small brass oil lamps and spoons over brass plates, bowls and trays of flowers, yellow petals and offerings. Incense sticks burn at left, and a clear plastic container sits in the centre. Only hands and orange-clad laps are visible; no faces show.2017-01-10Photograph of a tiered brass oil lamp (deepa stand) with many lit wicks on a metal table, flames glowing in the foreground. Behind it, blurred women in orange saris with gold borders stand in a row; one at right wears white ash stripes on her arms and forehead. Other lamp stands with lit wicks line the table. The brass stand has bell-shaped feet and a curled handle. Ritual lamp lighting at a temple-style setting.2016-05-24December 07 20072007-12-07