Spain, Andalucia, Cordoba, Statue of San Rafael patron saint of Cordoba on the Roman Bridge with the Torreo de la Calahorra in the background.

Nepal, Kathmandu,Traditional butter-oil candles.

Nepal, Kathmandu, Local woman lighting candles at a street shrine.

India, Bihar, Bodhgaya, Buddhist monk lighting merit-making candles in the grounds of the Mahabodhi Temple.

Fesitvals, Religious, Easter, Coloured egg shaped candles in carton.

Festivals, Religious, Easter, Coloured egg shaped candles in carton.

Festivals, Religious, Easter, Pink egg shaped candles in carton.

Mexico, Michoacan, Patzcuaro, Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, altar with figures, food, candles and flowers.

Austria, Vienna, Decorative candles at the Old Vienna Easter Market at the Freyung.

India, Delhi, All Souls Day in Christian cemetary, family group around grave decorated with flowers and candles.

BRAZIL Rio de Janeiro Grotto in rocks in Arpoador Park off Ipanema beach, statue of Jesus Christ gold stars flowers and a wire candle holder.

Ireland, North, Belfast, Markets Area, St Malachy's Catholic Church interior, restored in 2010.