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Night photo of a large bonfire burning on a dirt ground, with a tall effigy-like figure engulfed in flames and sparks rising into the dark sky. Two long wooden poles lean against the burning figure. To the right, a row of people in white and orange clothing stand watching, and a few more figures stand near a structure in the background. A faint purple bird-like logo appears in the upper left corner.

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March 02 20162016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02Night photograph of a bonfire-style ritual on a dirt ground. A large effigy-like figure built from bamboo poles is engulfed in bright orange flames and billowing smoke, with sparks streaming upward. Behind it, a line of devotees stands watching; several have their hands folded in prayer, and some wear white or light-coloured clothes. A yellow umbrella or canopy and red draped cloth are visible in the background near a small raised platform. A few partial figures and a standing man in white at the right edge complete the scene.2016-03-02 +2 copiesNight photograph of an outdoor ritual on bare reddish earth. A large bonfire blazes in the centre, with sparks and smoke rising around a bound effigy-like figure tied to bamboo poles. Several people in saffron and white clothing stand in a line at right, hands folded in reverence. In the background, a raised platform holds a seated figure under a white umbrella-like canopy, with more saffron-clad attendees around it. Trees and a low building are visible in the darkness.2016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02 +1 copiesMarch 02 20162016-03-02 +1 copiesA night photograph of a large bonfire blazing on bare ground, with sparks and smoke rising around a straw effigy tied to a tall upright pole, its stick limbs splayed. Several men and women in white and cream clothing stand in a loose row at the right edge, watching the fire. On a lit stage in the background, a seated figure in white is visible under warm lights, with a darkened building and trees beyond. The scene reflects an Anti-Spiritual Elements Day ritual burning. Roughly ten people are visible.2016-03-02Night photograph of a large bonfire blazing on bare ground, with a tall effigy-like figure of wood and straw engulfed in flames and smoke rising. Sparks drift in the air. In the background, a line of people in white clothes and some in saffron or orange robes stand watching at a distance, the figures blurred and dim. Dark trees form the backdrop.2016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesNight photo at an open dirt ground showing a straw effigy figure engulfed in bright flames and sparks, held upright with bamboo poles, with smoke rising and fireworks or sparklers burning at left. On the right, a row of standing devotees, including women in sarees and men in white dhotis and shirts, watch with hands together, while a shirtless figure in white stands near the front. A small table with a red cloth and orange-robed people appear in the background, and a stone building is visible at right.2016-03-02 +1 copiesMarch 02 20162016-03-02