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A night photograph of an outdoor sacred fire ritual. A large bonfire burns brightly on sandy ground at right, with flames rising and smoke drifting. A standing man in a long white garment walks past the fire holding a small metal cup or vessel in his right hand. Two or three seated figures in white clothing sit in the background near the fire at left and center, with string lights on poles behind them. A black bucket sits on the ground in the foreground. The scene is dark and lit mainly by the fire and lights.

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A night photograph of an outdoor sacred fire ritual on a dusty ground. A single person in a long white robe stands at left, seen from behind, holding a white cup or vessel in one hand. A large bright fire blazes at right, with flames rising from a pile of logs. A dark metal pot sits on the ground in front of the fire. Several white sacks or bundles lie scattered in the background, and tall white lamp posts stand in the darkness. The person's face is not visible, so no candidate is identified; the figure is described by role as a ritual attendant. The scene resembles a homa or agni fire ritual.2007-02-07A night-time outdoor sacred fire ritual on bare earth. A large bright fire blazes on the right, sending up smoke. In the centre, a standing man in white clothing with a white shawl over his shoulder holds a small white vessel and looks toward the fire. Behind him, several people in white robes and white head coverings sit on the ground, and at left a seated figure holds a small cup. 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