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A photograph taken at dusk or dawn in an open field fringed by tall palm and tree silhouettes under a hazy, bright sun. In the foreground, about seven people sit in a row on the ground wearing white clothes, facing away from the camera toward a low smoky fire or burning ground. Smoke drifts across the scene. A few more figures stand or walk at the far edge of the field near posts and structures. No individual can be identified, and no a person candidate is visibly present.

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February 02 20072007-02-02Outdoor scene at sunrise or sunset with a low sun glowing through a haze of smoke above a fire pit. Several people in white clothing sit on the ground in a loose circle around the fire, facing inward. One standing figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment and a dark cloth over one shoulder. A thatched-roof hall and tall palm and other trees sit in the background, with a small orange flag visible on a pole near the roof. Two seated people on the right wear white with orange cloth draped over their shoulders. Several figures are partly visible at the edges. Faint lens flare spots dot the dusty ground.2007-02-07Dusk photograph of an outdoor ritual ground at a temple-style compound with a dark thatched or domed roof, a small red flag on a pole, and tall palm trees silhouetted against a glowing sun. Smoke drifts over the ground where several people sit cross-legged in small groups, with small lamps or fires burning low. In the foreground a standing figure wears a white robe with a reddish-brown shawl draped over the shoulders and holds a long dark staff. Seated figures in white clothing sit before him, while other people are visible further back in the haze. The scene is largely in silhouette.2007-02-07Backlit outdoor scene at sunrise or sunset on bare ground, with the sun flaring behind palm trees and smoke drifting through the air. Many people in plain white clothes sit in rows on the ground, some wearing white head coverings, with small fire pits or offerings in front of them. On the right, a standing figure in white with a red-orange shawl draped over the shoulders holds a long staff or tool, facing the seated rows. A thatched roofed building and a small red flag stand at the left edge.2007-02-07Outdoor photograph at sunrise or sunset of a sacred fire ritual on bare earth beneath palm trees. Many people in white clothing sit in rows on the ground, many with white head cloths and some with green or yellow cloths tied at the head, facing small smoking fire pits and smoke-filled areas. Sunlight flares through the haze. On the right, a standing man in white with a red-orange shawl draped over his shoulders, a white head covering, moves near the fire area. A red-roofed building with a curved thatched roof stands at the left edge. The scene reads as a fire ritual with seated participants.2007-02-07Outdoor photograph at sunrise or sunset of a group of about a dozen devotees in plain white clothes and white headbands seated on the bare earth around small smoking fire pits. Low sun flares through palm trees behind a red-walled shed with a corrugated roof on the left, and smoke drifts across the ground. Some seated figures are in the foreground and others sit further back. A water bottle sits near the centre. No one wearing saffron, ornate clothing or distinctive adornments is clearly identifiable as a swami, so no a person candidate is identified.2007-02-07Outdoor photo at dawn or dusk of a large group of people seated on bare red earth in a open field, many in white clothes with white or green head coverings and some with orange cloth tied on their heads. Small fire pits with smoke rise between them, and a low fence or pit edge runs across the middle. On the right, a standing figure in white with an orange shawl over one shoulder holds a long-handled ladle or shovel. Sunlight streams through palm trees behind a dark-roofed red building with a flag on the left. Several people sit with their backs to the camera, meditating or performing a fire ritual.2007-02-07A photograph at dusk of an outdoor ritual ground of reddish earth lined with rows of small square fire pits, each with a burning flame and offerings on brass plates. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on green mats or stand between the rows, some with saffron-coloured cloths over their shoulders. Palm trees and dark trees silhouette against a golden sky, with smoke rising from a distant fire altar on the right. This appears to be a homa fire ritual; no individual is clearly identifiable as the a person.Outdoor photo at sunrise or sunset of white-clad devotees seated on bare brown earth in small pits or mounds, with thin smoke rising among them. Many participants wear white clothing and white head coverings or wraps. A large red-roofed metal shed with a row of small finials and a flag stands at left, with palm trees along the horizon and the low sun glaring through the scene. The foreground seated figure in white is shown from behind. This appears to be a fire ritual setting, with smoke from the ground and white-clad participants sitting in a field.2007-02-07Silhouetted outdoor scene at sunset or sunrise with a bright sun glare on the right. In the foreground a person in white clothes and an orange cloth wrapped around the neck sits cross-legged on bare ground, facing away from the camera. A second seated person in white sits to the right of centre. Smoke rises from a low fire pit behind them, with several more figures in white clothing sitting or standing in the background. A red-roofed structure with a small flag and palm trees form the backdrop. Nothing here establishes a named ritual beyond the fire and seated participants.2007-02-07Outdoor photograph of a Pancha Tapas fire penance on bare dusty ground in the late day. Around eight people sit in a row in white clothing with white head coverings, facing small smouldering fires and rising smoke. A bare-headed person in a white shirt and khaki trousers sits at the left with a white cloth over the eyes, and another with a white head cloth sits nearby. Behind them stand metal frames, wooden logs lie on the ground, and palm trees and a wire fence fill the background. A purple bird logo sits at the top left.2007-02-02Outdoor sacred fire ritual at sunrise on bare earth, with a low sun and rays behind a row of palm trees. Many people in white clothes sit in small pits or squatting on the ground in rows, several wearing white head coverings. A standing man on the right wears a white garment with an orange shawl over one shoulder and a shaved or cropped head, stepping into view beside the sitters; he is not clearly identifiable as a specific individual from appearance. Smoke rises from the pits, and a long arched roofed hall with a row of pointed finials stands at left. Count of people is roughly two dozen or more.2007-02-07