Night photograph of a large bundle of dry reeds or straw on a white-draped base, its upper part ablaze with orange flames and smoke, apparently a ceremonial burning. A man in white clothing stands at right, reaching toward the fire with a stick or torch. At left, several people in orange and white robes stand in the dark, some with a bright light and a decorated structure behind them. - Nithyanandapedia

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Night photograph of a large bundle of dry reeds or straw on a white-draped base, its upper part ablaze with orange flames and smoke, apparently a ceremonial burning. A man in white clothing stands at right, reaching toward the fire with a stick or torch. At left, several people in orange and white robes stand in the dark, some with a bright light and a decorated structure behind them.

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Night photograph of a large bonfire of dried reeds and straw blazing tall at an outdoor temple-type ground. On the left, men in white dhotis and white shirts stand close to the fire, one holding a long stick or torch toward it. On the right, a line of devotees stands watching; several wear saffron-orange robes, others wear cream and white sarees with red or green borders, and a woman in a white saree with a red border stands at the front right. Behind them, strings of lights and a decorated shrine with a deity murti glow under red and orange lamps. The scene suggests a traditional fire-lighting ritual.

Night-time photograph at a temple courtyard. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears an orange-saffron sari and reaches up with an unlit lamp or stick toward a tall bundle of sugarcane and dried stalks wrapped in a red-and-white cloth on a white base. Behind her, several people in white and off-white clothes stand around, including a man in a white dhoti and a man in a brown-and-maroon patterned shirt, with a man in a yellow shirt further back. A man in a white outfit with a gold chain stands at left. A bright lamp or light source is visible in the dark background beside a painted column. Dark night setting with warm lamplight.

Night photograph of a large bonfire of dried sticks and branches blazing at right, flames rising high at a Karthikai Deepam-style outdoor celebration. Along the left, a line of people stands facing the fire, including a man in orange robes wearing a tall ornate headdress and beaded necklace, and others in white and saffron clothing. A large decorated ceremonial umbrella with red and multicolour panels is held aloft at upper left, and strings of lights and bunting hang under a canopy in the background. About 20 to 30 people are visible.

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Night photograph of a large bonfire of dry sticks blazing at the centre, with sparks rising into the dark sky. Behind it, a line of people in white dhotis and shawls stands along a temple-side walkway, while to the left a figure in saffron-orange robes and a tall cylindrical headdress stands among others. Several ceremonial umbrellas with coloured stripes and string lights are visible in the background, and a temple structure with pillars frames the right side. Ceremonial fire ritual.

Night photo of an outdoor ritual ground at the Anti-Spiritual Elements Suicide Day programme. A large effigy-like figure made of bamboo or wood stands upright and is engulfed in tall orange flames, with smoke rising into the dark sky. Loose sticks lie on the ground around it and small fires burn on the reddish earth. A standing figure in light-coloured clothes is in the foreground beside the burning effigy. Behind, a row of people in white, saffron and orange garments stand with hands joined in a line, with a golden ceremonial umbrella or canopy and a red-draped stage visible at the left edge.

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November 21 2010

November 21 2010

Night photo of a large bonfire of dry sticks and straw blazing at right, sparks rising. Behind it, a crowd of devotees stands in a dirt yard under strings of lights, with decorative umbrellas on poles above. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand near the fire, and others wear white dhotis and shawls. The mood is ceremonial.

November 21 2010

Night photograph of a large bonfire of dry sugarcane or straw stalks blazing with tall orange flames and sparks on a paved outdoor ground. To the right, a line of people in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis stands in a row, watching the fire. A figure in a white shirt on the far left tends the fire. A red-and-white striped ceremonial canopy or umbrella stands on a pole behind the crowd, and a small flag is visible at upper right. The scene suggests a Karthikai Deepam fire ritual at night.

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