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October 15 2017

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April 04 20182018-04-04March 12 20182018-03-12A close photograph of a ritual fire being lit with a bundle of dried grass or straw held by a hand at upper right. The flames rise from a red-hot pile of burning material over a round silver metal tray held by a second hand at lower right. The person wears a red and beaded wrist mala and white clothing. A wooden platform with yellow surface and red-and-white painted designs lies beside the tray, with scattered sticks and a small oil lamp at lower left. Only hands and arms are visible, so no full person is shown.2015-11-18April 24 20182018-04-24 +1 copiesA hand held up at left carries a brass aarti plate with a bright flame rising from it, wearing a gold wristwatch, gold rings, a red thread bracelet and silver bangles. Behind it, a crowd stands in smoky light; several men wear orange and saffron robes and others wear white dhotis and grey shirts, with red seats visible at a railing. A man at right in an orange robe with a beard holds his hands together. The scene suggests an evening aarti ceremony with people gathered around.2015-01-13April 04 20182018-04-04 +1 copiesDecember 28 20172017-12-28Close-up photograph of a brass aarti lamp held by a hand, its wide flat tray and tall flames blazing bright orange and yellow against a soft pink-white cloth backdrop. The ornate brass stem with scrolled base is visible; the rest of the scene is blurred and no faces or full figures are shown.2016-05-24April 04 20182018-04-04 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20142014-09-11 +1 copiesDecember 15 20162016-12-15A close photograph of a devotee's hand holding a brass aarti lamp with a tall flame rising from its shallow dish, lifted against a warm orange and pink blurred background. The person's gold bangle is visible on the wrist, and only part of the head and face is visible at the left edge. The scene suggests an evening lamp offering during a ritual.2012-01-08