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Night photograph of a broad stone stepped ghat or tank embankment lit with rows of small oil lamps arranged in lines and patterns along the steps, reflected in still dark water below. Strings of fairy lights are strung along a railing and overhead wires at the top left. No people are visible in the scene; the image shows an illuminated lamp display for Karthikai Deepam celebrations.

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November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21Night photograph of a stepped stone tank or amphitheatre reflected in still dark water. Rows of small oil lamps line the steps, and a large glowing outline of a figure or symbol is traced in lamps on the right-hand wall, mirrored in the water. White railings run along the steps, with strings of multicoloured lights overhead. No people are visible; the scene shows a Kartheekai Deepam lamp display.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21A night photograph of a large stepped structure. Strings of lights run along the top edge and reflect in dark water in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-11-21Night photograph of a temple tank steps lit with rows of small oil lamps forming a large glowing symbol, reflected in still water. String lights run along railings on the left and above. A stone temple pillar stands at the right edge beside a red-and-white striped plinth. No people are visible. The scene depicts Kartheekai Deepam lamp illumination at a temple.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21Night photograph of a tiered stone ghat or steps beside still water, lined with rows of lit clay oil lamps (diyas) glowing orange-red. Above the steps, strings of white and red fairy lights are arranged in outlines of a shivalinga, a lotus-like motif and a kalasha-style finial along the roofline. Lights reflect across the dark water surface. Metal railings and a few unlit lamp shelves appear at the right. No people are visible.2011-07-15November 21 20102010-11-21A night photograph of a temple tank or pool with stone steps lined by rows of small oil lamps arranged into a large glowing line-art figure, reflected in the dark water below. The lamp figure appears to be a stylised emblem of Lord Shiva's form traced in flames. Red and white painted stone pillars stand at the right edge, and strings of lights run along the top of the frame. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21