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January 11 2014

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December 20 20112011-12-20April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesDecember 20 20112011-12-20A close photograph of a silver multi-wick aarti lamp held up against a dark background. Five flames burn on the lamp's tiers, with smoke drifting to the left. The ornate silver stand has scrolled, decorative arms and a broad base. Only a hand with a beaded bracelet at the bottom of the frame is visible, holding the lamp in an evening aarti ritual.2011-12-20A close photograph of a hand holding up a silver multi-wick aarti lamp against a dark background. Five flames burn from the lamp's cups, with smoke curling up to the left. The ornate silver stand has a carved central figure and scrolled side arms, set on a flat tray. The hand wears beaded bracelets and a bangle. Only the hand and lamp are visible, so this is an aarti performed in a night ritual setting.2011-12-20January 04 20132013-01-04December 20 20112011-12-20January 04 20132013-01-04Close-up photograph of a ritual oil lamp held by a hand from the left. The ornate silver-toned lamp has a flame burning in its bowl, with a decorative stand of stylised animal and leaf motifs. Blurred orange drapery forms the background, and at the right edge a white statue hand is raised in blessing. No face is visible, and the scene shows a lamp offering in a temple setting.2011-01-17April 26 20182018-04-26 +1 copiesJuly 30 20172017-07-30 +1 copiesA close photograph of a brass aarti lamp held aloft by a hand at the lower left, with several flames burning on a broad flat tray with a curved ornate stand. Smoke and wisps of incense drift upward against a dark background. No people's faces are visible; only the hand holding the lamp appears. The lamp suggests a puja or aarti ritual.2016-05-24