It was mere hours before the dawn, and the flames guttered in the butter lamps.

Beside it a row of butter lamps stood in an alcove above three sleeping dogs.

Gordon lighted several of the butter lamps, and gave them to the Turkomans to carry.

Two butter lamps are also lighted near the table.

Devotees light butter lamps all over the square to honor the deity.

They also place small butter lamps on the way.

The butter lamp usually being placed between the fourth and fifth bowls.

The butter lamps help to focus the mind and aid meditation.

For safety, butter lamps are sometimes restricted to a separate courtyard enclosure with a stone floor.

The altar has permanent decorated by yak butter lamps.