Rows of Oil Lamps on Indian Ghats Morning

Stone steps descend into a wide river where rows of clay oil lamps line the wet edge. The wet season has left the gray stone slick with moisture, reflecting the dramatic, heavy clouds above. Each small flame burns steady against the late morning light, casting orange halos on the rippling water. The lamps sit in neat lines, their rough terracotta textures against the smooth, dark surface of the pool. Shadows stretch long across the steps, showing the depth of the ghat structure. The sky remains a brooding mix of slate and white, pressing down on the devotional stillness of the arrangement.