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A dimly lit stage with dark red velvet curtains fills most of the frame. In the lower centre, seen from behind, a single person in dark clothing wears a red shawl draped over the head and shoulders, with a bright flame or oil lamp glowing at the chest or waist level, held near a red cloth wrap. The figure stands facing the curtain, with no other people visible. The scene feels solemn and ritualistic, consistent with a lamp offering or aarti at an evening event.

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A photograph taken from behind of a bare-backed man in an orange-red turban and orange-red shawl with gold edging, standing before deep red curtains. He holds a silver multi-wick oil lamp with several lit flames in his raised hand, and a rudraksha mala is visible on his neck and arm. The lamp flames are the main light source in the dim, warm scene.2017-10-18Dark red velvet curtains fill the background of a dimly lit stage. On the right, a performer in a red shawl and dark attire raises a brass multi-branched oil lamp, its flames burning brightly above the head. At the far left edge, another raised lamp flame and a bare arm are partly visible. The scene suggests an aarti-style offering with lamps held aloft during a ceremony or performance.2017-08-14October 18 20172017-10-18August 24 20172017-08-24August 12 20172017-08-12A photograph of a single person seen from behind, holding up a silver multi-branched oil lamp with several lit flames in a ritual gesture. The person has short dark curly hair, an orange cloth draped over the shoulder, a dark beaded necklace, and white markings painted across the bare back. Behind them hang deep red velvet curtains with a dim recess between them, and a small ceiling spotlight is visible at the top. The scene suggests an aarti offering in a stage-like setting. The figure is not clearly recognizable as a person from appearance, so the role is described as a devotee performing aarti.2017-07-28August 30 20172017-08-30 +1 copiesA photograph from behind of a person in an orange saffron turban holding up a brass multi-branched oil lamp with five lit flames against a deep red curtain backdrop. The person wears rudraksha-style beaded bracelets on the raised wrist, and long dark hair falls below the turban. The lamp appears to be a ritual aarti lamp being raised before the curtain. Only one physical person is visible, seen from the back, with no clear facial features shown.2017-08-15A photograph taken from behind shows a person in an orange shawl over bare shoulders and a dark beaded necklace, raising a silver multi-branch lamp with five lit flames toward a pair of deep red curtains. Another red drape hangs to the right, and a glimpse of a lit doorway and a patterned rug is visible beyond. The figure is out of focus and their face is not shown. The lamp appears to be a ritual aarti lamp.2017-07-07August 30 20172017-08-30 +1 copiesA photo taken from behind shows a figure with long dark dreadlocked hair wrapped up, wearing an orange shawl over bare shoulders and a dark bead bracelet on the wrist. Both arms are raised, holding a lit multi-flame brass aarti lamp with several burning oil lamps against deep red draped curtains. White ash markings are visible on the upper arm. The scene suggests an aarti ritual.2017-09-01A bare forearm and hand, marked with white ash stripes and wearing dark beaded bracelets, holds up an ornate brass oil lamp with a flared, decorated stem against a deep red draped curtain. The lamp is the focal point, with the arm entering from the lower left. Only a hand and forearm are visible, so no full person can be seen.2017-07-17