A blurred photograph of a bright orange flame rising from the lower centre, reflected in dark rippling water with glittering orange highlights across the surface. Along the lower left edge a wooden or metal railing is faintly visible. No people are visible; the scene appears to be an evening or night river offering with a lamp or fire flame set against the reflective water. - Nithyanandapedia

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A blurred photograph of a bright orange flame rising from the lower centre, reflected in dark rippling water with glittering orange highlights across the surface. Along the lower left edge a wooden or metal railing is faintly visible. No people are visible; the scene appears to be an evening or night river offering with a lamp or fire flame set against the reflective water.

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