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Night 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.

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November 21 20102010-11-21A 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 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.2010-11-21A 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.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.February 13 20072007-02-13Night photograph of a large bonfire blazing in an open sandy ground, with sparks rising into the dark sky. Around the fire, a crowd of people in white clothes sits on the sand in rows, watching. A figure in white bends low near the base of the flames, and on the right a standing person wearing an orange-brown robe and a light head covering walks past the fire. Several other people in white stand in the background. The scene appears to be a fire ritual such as a homa or yagna. The standing figure in orange cannot be confirmed as a particular individual from appearance.2006-05-04Night photo of a large bonfire of dry sticks and straw blazing at right, sparks rising. Behind it, a crowd of devotees stands in a dirt yard under strings of lights, with decorative umbrellas on poles above. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand near the fire, and others wear white dhotis and shawls. The mood is ceremonial.2010-11-21Night outdoor photo of a large bonfire of burning logs on a dirt ground, with bright flames and sparks rising. Around it, a crowd of men in white dhotis and white kurtas stand close, some holding long poles or staffs, and one man in white at right holds a long pole reaching toward the fire. A street light glows in the dark background. The scene resembles a ritual fire gathering, with a visible fire pit of wooden sticks forming the base of the blaze.2010-11-11Night photograph of an outdoor fire ritual on sandy ground. A large bonfire of stacked wooden logs blazes at centre, sparks rising into the dark sky. Seated rows of people, mostly in white and light shirts, face the fire in a wide circle in the foreground. Standing figures in white kurtas and dhotis stand around the fire, and at right a figure in orange-saffron robes stands near the flames. A bright circular light flare with rainbow halo sits at left. The gathering appears to be a homa or yagna-style fire ceremony with a seated audience of roughly two dozen to several dozen people visible.2006-05-04