The Mayan rain god Chac, holding burning torch showing his power to withhold or dispense rain, in west court of the Mayan ruins at Copan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, western highlands, Honduras, Central America

World Harmony Peace Statue, Cardiff Bay, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Morn Statue in City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Even Statue in City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hogmanay Torchlight Procession on Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Krampus is a mythical creature recognized in Alpine countries, Campo Tures, South Tyrol, Bolzano, Italy, Europe

Tamil Hindus celebrating a festival for Muruga (Ganesha's brother) in Paris, France, Europe

Hike with flaming torches in the Partnachklamm gorge near Garmisch Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Torch procession at Easter at night, Alto Adige, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Decorated garden table with flaming torches in the evening light, Bavaria, Germany

South Tyrol traditional dancing with torches, Alto Adige, South Tyrol, Italy

Guests having dinner in restaurant Morada Bay, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Guests having dinner in restaurant Morada Bay, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Geisterzug, ghost procession held on the Saturday before carnival to drive away the winter demons, Blankenheim, Eifel, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany

Young woman lighting a torch on the banks of the river Isar in the evening, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Burning, smoking Swedish torches, flaming torch

Burning, smoking Swedish torches, flaming torch

Close-up of garlands on a statue, Duke Kahanamoku Statue, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Islands, USA

Close-up of a burning flaming torch

Low angle view of three statues on a pedestal, Ephesus, Turkey

Lone figure stands behind campfire in Idaho.

A Beachfront Hammock Beckons A Guest, Sigatoka, Coral Coast, Fiji