Portugal, Estredmadura, Lisbon, Alfama district, Votive candles in Church of Sao Vicente of Fora.

Portugal, Estredmadura, Lisbon, Alfama district, Votive candles in Church of Sao Vicente of Fora.

India, Sikkim, Rumtek, Young Buddhist monk wearing prayer beads wrapped around wrist and purple and yellow robes holding unlit yak butter candles.

Thailand, South, Hua Hin, People lighting candles and incense sticks with lotus flower offerings at a temple during Magha Puja.

Russia, St.Petersburg, Young woman lighting candles during Catholic service.

Russia, General, Church interior with woman lighting candles in front of icon.

India, Karnataka, Mysore, Indian women lighting candles.

Russia, St Petersburg, Church warden attending to burning candles.

Croatia, Zagreb, Old town, Catholic cathedral interior with worshippers lighting candles.

Scotland, Glasgow, St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, The Sabbath Candles by Dora Holzhandler.

Spain, Andalucia, Cordoba, Statue of San Rafael patron saint of Cordoba on the Roman Bridge.

Spain, Andalucia, Cordoba, Worshippers light candles at the base of the statue of San Rafael patron saint of Cordoba on the Roman Bridge.