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Sri Lankan traditional dancers perform with fire during the traditional ritual Gammaduwa ceremony in the Pannipitiya suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 13 September 2020. The traditional Gammaduwa, or village hut ceremony, is one of the most important rituals performed in the lowland areas of Sri Lanka. It is performed by Sinhala Buddhists for the prevention of diseases and for increased fertility. The ritual, which has South Indian origins, is performed throughout a night on behalf of the goddess Pattini. (Photo by Chamila Karunarathne/EPA/EFE/Rex Features/Shutterstock)
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