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A large bonfire of dry palm fronds and grass burns at night on bare ground, sending sparks upward into the dark sky. To the left, a woman in an orange sari stands at a distance with one arm raised. To the right, several people in white dhotis and shawls stand near the fire, one holding a bright flashlight. A small lamp flame glows at the lower left edge. The scene suggests a ritual fire lit at night outdoors.

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A large bonfire of stacked dry sticks and straw blazes at night, sending sparks and smoke upward into the dark sky. On the left, a person in orange robes stands near the fire holding up an object. On the right, several people in white and light clothing stand in a loose group, one holding a bright handheld light, and a figure in a dark cap and red-orange garments is visible at the edge. The scene reads as an outdoor night ritual fire; the page links it to a Kartheekai Deepam light celebration, but no a person candidate can be confidently identified by appearance.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21A large bonfire of dry reeds and sticks blazes at night on a dirt ground, flames rising high with a tall bundle of grass tops at its crown. Behind it, a row of people stands in a loose line, mostly women in white sarees with red borders and a few men in white dhotis and a reddish-pink shirt. A pillar and a hanging wooden frame with a curved pipe sit at the upper left under dark sky. The scene reads as a ritual fire lit outdoors during evening observance, with onlookers watching the flames.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21A tall bonfire of dry bamboo or reed stalks blazes at night against a black background, flames leaping upward and orange light reflecting on the stalks. On the left, a few figures in pale ochre or cream clothing stand in the dark, and one man in a light yellow-orange shirt sits in the lower left foreground near the fire. The scene evokes a Karthigai Deepam lighting ritual, though the visible evidence is the bonfire itself.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21Night photograph of a large bonfire of dry straw and sticks blazing upward with bright orange flames and sparks streaming into the dark sky. On the left, a man in a light-coloured shirt holds a flaming torch toward the fire, while a pale cloth is draped over the pyre's base. On the right, a few figures in orange-red clothing stand in the dim background near a row of small lights. Ground debris and embers surround the base of the fire.2010-11-21A night photograph of a large bonfire of dry straw and reeds blazing upward with sparks rising into the dark sky. In the foreground, a man in a white dhoti and kurta stands at the left, extending his arm toward the fire, while a figure in white clothing leans in near the base of the flames. At right, a blurred person in a red top and white trousers hurries past, and a crowd of people in light clothing stands in the background beside a lit area and a small canopy. Ground is sandy with scattered straw. The scene suggests a ritual bonfire during the evening celebration.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21A night photograph of a tall open fire burning on a sandy ground, with dry straw and sticks heaped at its base and flames rising high. Behind the fire, several people in white and cream dhotis and shawls stand in the dim background. On the left, figures in pale garments stand near the dark edge of the frame. A man in white clothing with a red shawl draped over his shoulders stands to the right of the flames, and a blurred figure in a white dhoti occupies the right edge. The scene suggests a homa or yagna fire ritual at night.Night-time photo of a large bonfire of dried palm fronds and straw blazing at left, with flames and sparks rising. Beside it, a line of about eight men in saffron-orange robes stands on bare sandy ground, several with orange shawls, rudraksha malas and bead necklaces; one at centre wears a tall crown-like headdress. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand behind and to the right, one holding a long pole. A tall ceremonial umbrella with red and cream stripes and a fringe is raised above the group, and a decorated banner or flag hangs at right in the background.2010-11-21