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A close photograph of a hand holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, the lamp's bowl decorated with a swirl motif. The hand, wearing a bangle-like thread on the wrist and a dark tattoo of a trident with ornamental design on the back of the hand, belongs to a person in white clothing. On the left, a brass tray holds dried rudraksha-like beads and an orange cloth, and a brass plate beside it holds scattered pink and yellow flower petals on a purple cloth. A small brass bell hangs in the background against a white wall and lilac fabric. No face is visible.

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January 15 20172017-01-15January 15 20172017-01-15Close photo of a person's right hand holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame and a long handle, over a brass tray of pink and yellow flower petals on a purple cloth. The hand bears a black tattoo of a trident with a serpent, and the wrist wears a gold bangle and black thread bands. The person wears white cloth. Beside the tray are a rudraksha mala and small brass bowls.2017-01-15Close photo of a bare-armed person's right hand holding a small brass oil lamp (diya) with a lit flame, tilting it over a gold plate of flower petals. The hand bears a dark ink tattoo of a trident-like sacred symbol, and a gold bangle is on the wrist. Brass bowls and a lit lamp sit on a red-brown cloth; a lavender cloth and white fabric are behind. The person's bare torso is visible at the right edge. No face is visible. Pujas and aarti involve lamp offerings like this.2017-01-15February 01 20172017-02-01A close photograph of a ritual being performed at a puja table. A person's hands, one with a tattooed hand and a black wristband, hold a brass oil lamp with a lit flame on a long handle, while the lamp rests on a small brass stand. The wearer's white garment is visible at right. On the table are a brass plate with pink and yellow flower petals, a small brass bowl, and a tray of rudraksha beads at left. A lilac cloth hangs behind. No faces are visible.2017-01-15February 01 20172017-02-01 +1 copiesClose photo of a person's right hand holding a small brass oil lamp (deepam) with a lit flame, positioned over a brass puja tray on a maroon woven mat. The hand bears a black tattoo of a trident with a damaru drum and a crescent, and a thin gold bangle on the wrist. The wearer's cream-coloured garment sleeve and bare arm are visible at the right edge. Behind the tray are small brass bowls, a white dish with a green leaf, pink flower petals, and a lavender cloth. Activity suggests an aarti or lamp-lighting ritual.2017-01-15Close overhead photo of a ritual set on a cream marble floor. A hand with a tattoo on the wrist holds a brass oil lamp with a flame and a small bell at its base. Below, a dark maroon cloth holds two round brass plates filled with yellow flowers and green leaves, with a brass bell and a small white cloth nearby. The image shows a single visible hand; no full person or face is shown.2017-02-01February 01 20172017-02-01February 02 20172017-02-02February 02 20172017-02-02