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A tiered copper oil lamp (nanda deepam style) with multiple rows of lit flames stands in the foreground, held up by a devotee whose head and hands are partly visible from behind. Behind it, a white and silver ornate arch-shaped shrine backdrop is decorated with garlands, and a seated figure in white ritual clothing sits before it with a garland-draped deity murti in the background. Strings of multicoloured fairy lights in purple, blue, gold and white hang across a maroon curtain, and small oil lamps glow along the floor.

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A nighttime aarti at a temple stage hung with blue, purple and white fairy lights. A tall multi-tiered brass lamp with many burning oil flames is held aloft in the foreground by a figure in red garments. Behind it, a seated figure in an ornate silver throne-backdrop wears a crown-like headdress and a garland of marigolds and red flowers. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti sits on a striped rug beside the altar, with brass lamps and lotus-shaped diyas along the floor.2017-10-18October 18 20172017-10-18October 18 20172017-10-18March 06 20132013-03-06October 18 20172017-10-18A tiered silver aarti lamp with multiple rows of lit oil lamps is held aloft in the foreground by a priest whose head and hand are visible at lower left, wearing a dark garment. Behind the lamp, a blurred temple interior shows a framed picture, a gold-toned deity murti or throne area, and string lights of orange bokeh. Painted blue walls, yellow borders and green and pink pillars frame the shrine. The scene suggests an aarti ceremony in a temple.2013-03-06A tiered brass oil lamp (nilavilakku-style) with many lit wicks dominates the foreground, held up before a shrine. In the left foreground a shaved-headed man in white with a rudraksha mala is seen from behind. Behind the lamp, several people in white clothes with orange-saffron shawls sit in devotion. In the blurred background a golden-framed deity murti is decorated with flower garlands and seated on a red cushioned throne under a golden canopy. The scene is a temple aarti setting with warm golden light.2016-07-15September 01 20172017-09-01 +2 copiesA tiered brass lamp stand with many lit oil lamps is held aloft by a person in the lower left, whose shaved head and bare shoulder are in silhouette. The blurred background shows a golden shrine with a deity murti framed by an arch and red cloth. Behind the lamp, several people in white dhotis and orange-red shawls stand in a temple, out of focus.2016-07-15April 12 20132013-04-12A photograph inside a temple shrine with painted pink, yellow and blue walls. A tiered silver lamp stand holding many lit oil lamps stands in the foreground, flames rising from each tier. Behind it a golden throne-like seat with carved gold ornamentation is partly visible, with a seated figure in orange-saffron cloth in the centre. Hanging brass lamps and strings of small lights frame the doorway. At right a painted deity guardian figure with a club and red-orange skin stands beside the entrance. At lower left, partially visible devotees in white and red clothing and a bald head are present; a woman in a maroon sari stands near the lamps and a child in a maroon top is visible at lower centre. A brass lamp with a bird finial sits on the right.2013-04-01Close-up photograph of a tiered silver lamp stand holding many lit oil lamps (diyas) arranged on four ascending tiers, with bright flames and smoke rising. The stand has ornate knobbed columns and a curved silver base. The blurred background shows warm golden and red tones with a cushioned surface. No people are visible.2011-10-11