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November 01 2011

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February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12August 15 20092009-08-15A close photograph of a priest's hand holding a silver aarti plate with five lit oil lamps, with white camphor or flower offering on the tray, during a temple ritual. Behind it are dense garlands of red, yellow and green flowers draped over a deity murti decorated with gold and jewelled ornaments, and a gilded arch in the background. The scene is a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam aarti, with the bangled wrist of the attendant visible at left.2015-04-30 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20122012-01-08Close-up photograph of a silver oil lamp with a lit flame held in a bare hand, the arm in white sleeve and a gold bangle on the wrist, above a richly carved gold-leaf altar panel with floral and scroll motifs. Behind it hang red-orange drapes, and a silver plate holds sweets and a green-yellow fruit. Only the hand and partial head of one person at the lower edge are visible, so this shows a lamp offering or aarti at a shrine. a person's presence cannot be confirmed from the image.2010-08-15A close photograph of a ritual lamp offering beside an ornate gilded throne. In the foreground a man in white clothing with a silver bracelet and dark wristband holds a small silver aarti lamp with a flame toward a red cushioned seat. A rudraksha mala hangs above the gold-embossed panels. At the right edge a blurred figure with long dark hair is partly visible. The scene suggests aarti at a throne, with the gilded carved surfaces dominant in the frame.2010-08-28October 08 20172017-10-08July 22 20122012-07-22Close photo of a ritual flame in a brass lamp held by a person's hands; the flame is lit and rises from a silver-coloured dish with a long handle. Right foreground: two arms with dark skin, a bangle and a dark wristwatch, one hand reaching toward the lamp. Left foreground: a metal pot filled with yellow marigold flowers and green leaves. Background is blurred with warm golden light and a dark red decoration. Small purple bird logo at upper left.2016-09-09A close photo of a ritual lamp being lit: a hand holds a silver handled camphor or oil lamp with a flame in a shallow brass cup, beside a green silk cloth and a garland of red roses. Behind are a metal tray of petals and turmeric, other small lamps, and silver vessels.2018-03-12April 20 20132013-04-20