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Close-up photo of a golden ritual scene. A bronze or brass oil lamp with a lit flame is held by a hand at left, which wears a string of rudraksha beads and a bracelet, with the arm in a reddish-brown sleeve. Beside it stands a tall ribbed brass lamp stand with red kumkum dots, set against ornate gold-toned carved panels. The text indicates Tirthavari, Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam Day 10. No full person is visible, and no a person candidate can be confirmed from the visible evidence.

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ADIKAILASA on 2/17/20222022-02-17A photograph of a ritual object in a gilded temple sanctum during Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam Day 10. A hand in the upper left holds a tall bronze tirthavari, a ring-shaped ritual stand with a figure of a deity seated at its centre and a pillar base. Behind it, ornate gold-leaf relief carvings and an arched niche decorate the walls. To the left, a small brass lamp stands beside a small bronze standing figure on a pedestal with red flower petals scattered at its base.2022-02-17Close photograph of a brass oil lamp with a flame held aloft in a man's hand, seen from behind at left; the wrist wears a red thread and a white ash mark is visible on the arm. Behind the lamp, gold-toned temple decor, ornate lamps and a shrine with deity murti or decorated figures are blurred. Only the hand and arm of one physical person are visible.2017-02-01ADIKAILASA on 2/17/20222022-02-17February 01 20172017-02-01A close-up photograph of a priest's hand holding a brass aarti lamp with a lit flame and thin smoke, with a red and white thread bracelet on the wrist. Behind it, a deity murti is decorated with white and red garlands and gold ornaments, flanked by gilded lamp stands and brass vessels. On the right, a small figure in orange robes stands near a golden stand. The background is blurred and warm-toned.2017-02-01January 26 20172017-01-26February 01 20172017-02-01A photograph of a temple ritual in which a hand raises a brass oil lamp (deepa) with smoke rising from its flame. The arm wears a bangle and white thread, and the figure is partly visible at lower left. Behind, out of focus, stands a deity murti dressed in red and white garments with a golden crown and garlands. Warm golden lighting and ornate gold decoration fill the sanctum.2017-02-01A close photograph of a hand raising a brass aarti lamp with a bright flame, its curved handle and bell-shaped base in sharp focus. The background is a blurred temple scene with gold-toned deity murti, ornate gold decorations and white and red cloth. A bare forearm with a bangle and white cloth wrap is visible at the bottom. No clearly identifiable face is shown, so no appearance-based a person candidate is confirmed.2017-02-01February 01 20172017-02-01 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 2/17/20222022-02-17