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A photograph of a fire-walking ritual in progress. A woman with short light hair, wearing an all-white kurta and white trousers with a white shawl draped over her shoulders and a wooden bead mala around her neck, walks barefoot across a shallow pit of glowing-grey ember and ash. Along the edges of the pit, men in white dhotis and white shirts stand barefoot, and a crowd of onlookers in white and off-white clothing, some with orange and red shawls, watches from behind a bamboo rail. A dirt trench lined with white dots marks the path, and a tent canopy is visible at the top of the frame.

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A photograph of a fire-walking ritual on bare earth. A woman in white clothes with a light shawl tied at her waist walks barefoot across a bed of glowing grey ash and embers in a shallow trench, smiling. Men and women in white dhotis and shirts stand along both edges with hands raised and palms together, some wearing rudraksha malas and red sashes. Wooden poles tied with rope line the far side of the trench, and a green-roofed building is visible behind the crowd.2005-12-31A barefoot woman in a white sari-style garment with a white shawl walks across a shallow pit of glowing-grey embers during a fire walking ritual. Along both edges of the trench, rows of white dots mark the path. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand on the bank, some with bare feet, one man in a light blue shirt holding a wooden pole, and a man at the top right wearing a white shirt and wristwatch. Behind them, a wooden railing and an orange-roofed building are visible. No person in the scene is identifiable as a person from appearance, so no one is labelled as him.2005-12-31A photograph of a fire-walking ritual. A barefoot woman in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and a white ID badge walks across a trench of glowing grey-white ash, her hand extended toward the spectators. Along both sides, men and women in white dhotis, kurtas and shirts stand at a bamboo rail and watch closely; one man in a white kurta wears a rudraksha mala, and another man at the rail wears a checked shirt. Some devotees wear red or orange shawls. A red-roofed building stands behind the crowd, and dotted white markings line the edge of the pit.2005-12-31A photograph of a fire walking ritual at an outdoor ashram site. A woman in a white salwar-style outfit with a floral print and a small red bindi walks barefoot across a shallow pit filled with grey ash and embers. Around the pit, men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white kurtas stand close together, some with red and orange shawls and rudraksha malas, while a few onlookers stand barefoot along the edge. A wooden pole fence and a green-roofed structure with palm trees stand behind them. Several participants wear small name badges. The scene is a fire walk ritual with devotees in white.2005-12-31A woman in a pale yellow kurta and matching yellow shawl walks barefoot across a shallow pit of glowing-grey embers, a fire walking ritual. The pit is lined with a row of white dots along its edges. Around it, devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white saris stand close together, some with red and saffron shawls and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A man at left presses his palms together in greeting. A wooden railing and a green-roofed structure stand behind the crowd, and palm trees rise at the top. Several people visibly watch the walker, while others at right stand barefoot.2005-12-31A photograph of a fire walking ritual outdoors. A woman in a white dress with a white shawl and rudraksha mala walks barefoot across a long pit of glowing embers and grey ash, with white dots marking the edges of the path. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with badges line both sides of the pit, some holding wooden railings, and several wear rudraksha malas. A man in an orange shawl stands among them, and a red-roofed building with a tiled roof sits in the background under trees. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance here.2005-12-31A woman with short grey hair, wearing a white top and white trousers and a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot across a shallow trench of grey ash during a fire walking ritual. Around her, a crowd of men in white shirts and white or cream dhotis stands barefoot along the sandy edges, several wearing rudraksha malas and ID lanyards. One man on the right wears a white shirt, white trousers and a mala and rests his hands on a wooden fence of logs. A red-roofed building is visible at the top left, and white dots mark the edges of the pit.2005-12-31Outdoor photograph of a fire-walking ritual. A smiling woman in a white dress with a white shawl and rudraksha mala walks barefoot along a narrow trench of glowing black embers and ash. Along both sides, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some with rudraksha malas, and women in white saris stand behind a wooden rail and watch. A corrugated-roof building and trees are visible in the background.2005-12-31A photograph of a fire-walking ritual outdoors on packed earth. A woman with shoulder-length red-orange hair, dressed in an all-white outfit with a white jacket and white trousers and a lanyard with an event badge, walks barefoot across a shallow pit of glowing-dark charcoal embers. Along the pit edges are white-painted dots. Behind a wooden rail, a crowd of men and some women stand watching, many in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and one man in a checked shirt with an orange-striped cloth. A red-roofed building stands in the background. Several devotees on the left wear white ritual clothing, and a bare-chested man with an orange cloth stands at the right edge. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.2005-12-31A woman in a white dress and white trousers walks barefoot across a shallow pit of glowing ash and embers during a fire walking ritual. Her hands rest at her waist and she smiles as she crosses the ash-filled trench. Dozens of people in white clothing stand around the pit, many wearing rudraksha malas or lanyards, some holding wooden poles. On the right, drummers play dhol-style drums in front of the crowd. A white tent canopy and palm trees are visible in the background. A man at left extends his hand toward the walker.2005-12-31A photograph of a fire-walking ritual at an outdoor ashram site. A woman in a plain white sleeveless tunic and white trousers walks barefoot across a shallow pit of grey hot ash, hands pressed together in namaste and a rudraksha mala around her neck. Along the edges of the pit, devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, some with red shawls and beaded malas, stand with bare feet on the packed earth, watching. A man in a light blue shirt and white dhoti stands at the pit's edge. Behind them a crowd gathers near a red-and-green roofed building, and a wooden railing lines the pit. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the scene.2005-12-31A photograph of a fire walking ritual at an outdoor ashram site. A woman in a white kurta and white pants, wearing glasses and a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot across a shallow pit of glowing embers and grey ash. Along the pit's edges, a line of white dots marks the path. Around her, men and women in white clothes, many wearing rudraksha malas and some in saffron or red shawls, stand and watch. Two men on the right hold long wooden poles, and drums stand near them. Palm-thatched roofing and trees are visible behind the crowd.2005-12-31