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Outdoor photograph of a fire-walking ritual beside tall coconut palms under a bright sky. A woman in a blue sari with a red-and-white border walks barefoot across a shallow pit of glowing coals, supported by a man in white who holds her hand. Men in white dhotis and shirts, some with white caps, stand along the edge of the pit, and a woman in a green sari and others in white watch in a crowd behind. On the left, musicians in white with a yellow sash play long brass horns. Red brick-lined earth and palm trunks frame the scene.

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Outdoor photo at an ashram-style grove under tall coconut palms. A man in a plain white shirt and light trousers walks barefoot across a shallow stone-lined pit of glowing embers, while a crowd of devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and saris, one in a bright lime-green top, watches from both banks. On the left a drummer and a man holding a long horn-like instrument stand at the edge, and on the right a man in white beats a drum beside a stack of firewood. Earthen ground and a low white building are visible behind. The scene resembles a firewalk ritual.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor photo of a fire-walking ritual under coconut palms at a temple-style gathering. A woman in white sari walks barefoot across a long pit of glowing embers lined with dirt banks, one arm outstretched while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at the far edge beside her. Several devotees in white and cream clothing, including men in white dhotis and women in white saris, line the path, and a woman in a green sari and another in a saffron-orange robe stand nearby. A drummer with a drum on the right and a crowd of onlookers behind a rope barrier watch. Tents and palm trunks fill the background.2008-12-31Outdoors among coconut palms, a woman in white sari walks barefoot across a long pit of glowing embers and ash, a fire-walk ritual. Bystanders in white clothes and colourful saris line a rope barrier, watching closely; one woman in a yellow-green top stands at the pit's edge. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shirt stands beside a drummer in a white shirt holding a drum, and a row of white-clad devotees gathers along the path. A white tent canopy and banana or palm trunks are behind the crowd. No a person candidate is clearly distinguishable. Several dozen people are visible.2008-12-31A photograph of a fire-walking rite on a dirt path lined with palm trees. A woman in a white sari with an orange-pink shawl and gold-bordered hem walks barefoot across a bed of glowing embers laid in a shallow trench. A woman in white attendant clothing holds her hand to guide her, and a man in a lime-green shirt and white dhoti stands nearby. On the left, drummers play large horn-shaped instruments; a man in a white shirt stands at right beside a red-orange drum. A large crowd of devotees in white clothing watches from behind, with makeshift tents and tall palms in the background. Water or oil stains are visible at the trench edge.2008-12-31Outdoor photo of a fire-walking or ember-crossing rite at an ashram-style site under tall coconut palms. A bald man in white dhoti and white shirt with a lanyard carries a small child in a blue garment across a long trench of glowing grey embers, while devotees in white and cream clothes line both sides holding his arms and steadying him. A woman in a yellow-bordered white sari and a man in a bright green shirt reach toward them. Behind them a crowd of white-clad men and women stands, and a drummer in white with a red sash plays a drum at the right. Tarpaulin tents and a red-and-white flag line appear in the background.2008-12-31Outdoor ritual by palm trees at a Jayanti-Brahmotsavam celebration. Devotees in white and cream traditional clothes walk barefoot across a shallow channel filled with dark embers or hot coals. A woman in a white sari with an orange-pink shawl steps through the channel, while a man in a bright lime-green kurta stands nearby in the crowd. On the left, a musician in a blue shirt plays a long black wind instrument. A large crowd of standing devotees, many in white, watches along the sandy red-earth path. A yellow bucket sits at the bottom left edge.2008-12-31Outdoor photograph of a firewalking ceremony on a sandy path lined with coconut palms. A child in white clothes with an orange shawl walks barefoot across a long strip of glowing embers and ash in a sunken trench. Devotees in white dhotis and saris line both sides, watching closely, while a drummer in white on the right holds a drum. A woman in a white sari and a blue-grey shawl stands in the foreground with her back to the camera, and a rope barrier runs along the left edge. Crowd count is large but visible people are many; the scene shows many devotees, not a clearly a person figure, so no in-person a person candidate is present.2008-12-31A photograph of an outdoor fire-walking ritual under coconut palms at a festival site. A barefoot person in white clothes walks across a long pit of glowing embers while beating a red drum. Along the pit, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white saris stands behind a rope barrier, with several women in colourful saris and a man in a yellow shirt among them. On the right, a man in white garments stands by the pit. A person in the foreground on the left holds a long horn-like wind instrument. Temporary white tents and a small brass vessel sit at the edge of the site.2008-12-31Outdoors under tall coconut palms, a woman in a cream sari with a green shawl walks barefoot across a long pit of glowing embers, a fire-walking rite. Devotees in white and cream clothes line both sides behind a rope barrier, several taking photographs. A man in a white dhoti and shirt on the right holds a long pole, and a drummer in a white shirt beats a drum at the far right. A small red bucket sits at the lower left and a shallow water-filled trench lies in front of the pit. Thatched and cloth shelters stand behind the crowd.2008-12-31Outdoors under coconut palms, a bald man in white clothes and a white shirt walks barefoot across a shallow pit of glowing embers, with a child in a blue outfit held near him. Devotees in white dhotis and saris line both sides of the pit; a man in a lime-green shirt stands near the path, and a drummer in white with a red-and-gold drum stands at right. Men with long wooden poles stand along the edges. White tents and a blue-and-white logo appear at upper left. This appears to be a fire-walking ritual, with the bald man's identity not established from appearance.2008-12-31Outdoors among tall coconut palms, a man in a white dhoti and white shawl walks barefoot across a long trench of glowing embers and grey ash, as a fire-walking ritual is performed. Lining both sides, a crowd of devotees in white kurtas, dhotis and cream sarees watch closely, many with hands raised or pressed together. On the left a woman in a white saree and a man in a bright green shirt stand near a decorated bamboo-pole rail, while on the right a drummer in white clothes plays a large drum and a young man in white with a red shawl stands by. A red-and-white striped structure and a sprawling palm grove form the background under bright sunlight.2008-12-31