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Night photograph, rotated sideways, of a large crowd performing an oil-lamp ritual. Rows of people kneel and bend over small white brick-like altars or platforms, each holding glowing oil lamps and brass or clay vessels with offerings. Many devotees wear white, blue, green and red clothing. Dozens of flames light the scene. Tiny white figures and lamps stretch into the background, indicating hundreds of participants.

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A photograph of a very large outdoor gathering at night, with hundreds of participants seated on the ground in rows before small brick-walled fire pits. Each pit holds a lit flame or small fire and offering vessels, and numerous oil lamps flicker across the dark field. Most participants wear white or light clothing, and some wear sarees in blue, green and pink. The scene resembles a homa or yagna ritual performed in unison, with the crowd absorbed in the fire ceremony.2007-02-11February 11 20072007-02-11December 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesFebruary 11 20072007-02-11Night aerial view of a large outdoor homa ceremony with hundreds of participants seated in rows on bare ground before small brick-lined fire pits. Each pit holds a flaming fire with smoke rising, and small brass plates of offerings sit beside them. Many people wear white and cream clothes, while some women wear orange, yellow and red saris. Bright oil lamps and haze fill the scene under floodlights.2007-02-11December 12 20162016-12-12Night-time outdoor homa ceremony with a vast crowd seated on the ground in rows before many small square brick fire pits. Each pit holds a bright flame, and participants in white and coloured clothing sit beside them with brass plates and offerings. Overhead floodlights and haze light the scene. A small blue-and-white bird logo appears in the upper left corner. The gathering is in the many hundreds, with rows extending into the distance.2007-02-11December 12 20162016-12-12February 11 20072007-02-11December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12