Night photograph of a performer in a red and white checked sarong with gold-trimmed edging, seated low on the ground while swinging two flaming torches on long rods, one raised overhead and one held to the right, with fire and smoke trailing from the wicks. A red headband is visible and a white tent canopy and white chairs appear faintly in the dark background. - Nithyanandapedia

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Night photograph of a performer in a red and white checked sarong with gold-trimmed edging, seated low on the ground while swinging two flaming torches on long rods, one raised overhead and one held to the right, with fire and smoke trailing from the wicks. A red headband is visible and a white tent canopy and white chairs appear faintly in the dark background.

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