Brass Lamps on Delhi Temple Steps in Mist

Rows of brass oil lamps rest along the stone edge of a temple courtyard near Paharganj, Delhi, glowing softly against the thick afternoon mist. Early tropical light falls through the haze, washing the weathered stone steps in a diffuse silver-gray tone. Each lamp holds a small flame that flickers without wind, illuminating intricate carvings on the metal surfaces. Moisture hangs heavy in the air, blurring the background architecture into soft shapes while keeping foreground details sharp. The flames burn steadily in the damp air, casting faint orange halos. One reflection of the flame rests on a wet stone step at the very edge of the frame.