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Outdoor ritual at a forest camp with tall pines. A man seated on a carved wooden chair in a cream and white dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair, sits at the left, a brick fire pit with offerings in front of him. Behind him a man in a dark jacket holds a fringed red, orange and white canopy pole, and another man in a brown top stands under the canopy. At right a woman in white and gold attire attends a large shivalinga draped in white cloth, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a silver necklace, with brass oil lamps (lamps) and a brass candelabra behind. Orange flags stand nearby and a wooden sign reads Chapel The Pines.

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Outdoor ritual in a pine-forest camp setting. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a cream-white dhoti and shawl, raises his right arm while seated on a carved wooden seat, with a microphone clipped to his clothing. Beside him stands a deity murti, a large golden-brown figure with a tilak, draped in white cloth and garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands in pink, orange, yellow and white. Standing attendants in dark jackets and white dhotis hold a multicoloured fringed canopy on a pole and a brass oil lamp. A brick-lined fire pit with a small broom and offerings sits in front. Brass lamps, a tall brass lamp stand and an orange flag are nearby. A figure in white and a woman in a dark outfit appear at the edges, with a small handwritten-style sign reading Chapel of the Pines partly visible at the left.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a forest camp beside a pine trunk. A long-haired man in cream dhoti and shawl sits on a wooden chair at left, hands folded, while two men in white dhotis hold a multicoloured canopy with tassels over the scene; one wears a dark cap and brown jacket, the other a black jacket. At right, a golden deity murti or shivalinga with a silver-and-gold face stands on a white-draped table, decorated with multicoloured garlands, a pink and white garland and a white flower-bead necklace. Brass oil lamps, a brass oil vessel, a tall brass lamp stand and orange flags surround it. A person's hand holds a small vessel at right. A wooden sign reading 'CHAPEL OF THE PINES' is visible at lower left.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual in a forest clearing with snow patches. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream silk kurta and white dhoti, sits on a carved wooden chair with one arm extended over a brick fire pit containing a ceremonial broom and offerings. Beside him a man in a black leather jacket holds a multicoloured fringed canopy over the scene. A second man in a brown jacket and cap holds a decorated ceremonial pot. To the right stands a golden kalasha-style vessel and a large metal shivalinga-form deity murti draped with rainbow and pink garlands, with a white cloth-covered altar and brass oil lamps. An orange ceremonial flag and a brass lamp stand are nearby, and a wooden sign reads Chapel.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual scene at a camp setting with pine trees behind and patchy snow on the ground. A long-haired man in a cream kurta and white dhoti sits on a wooden chair at the left, facing right toward a brick-lined fire pit with dry sticks and a bundle of straw. Beside him stands a large brass or silver kalasha-like vessel with a face-like form, draped in multicolored garlands and a white shell necklace, placed on a white-covered table. Brass oil lamps with tall stems surround the scene, and a red-and-yellow umbrella hangs above. Devotees in white and dark jackets stand behind, one holding a flag. Offerings sit on brass plates at the lower left. The chair and wording of the homa setting suggest a fire ritual being performed.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual scene at a camp in pine woods. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a cream-coloured embroidered kurta with white dhoti sits on a wooden seat with his hands pressed together in greeting, with Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair and ceremonial dress. Beside him stand several men in white ritual clothes and a woman in a dark top at right. Behind is a large golden kalasha-like pot with a tilak mark, draped in white cloth and adorned with multicoloured and pink flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand around it, and a small brick fire pit holds a bundle of straw and marigold petals. A colourful embroidered canopy hangs at top left and orange flags are visible. The scene suggests a puja or homa.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a forest camp under pine trees. A man with long dark hair sits on a wooden chair at left, wearing a cream embroidered kurta with gold trim over white dhoti-style garments. Behind a white-draped table stands a large gold kalasha with a tripundra mark, wrapped in a multicolour garland and a white ceremonial necklace. Beside it is a small deity murti adorned with flower garlands and a gold stand. A brick-lined fire pit with ash and kumkum-dotted offerings sits in front, and gold oil lamps and orange flags frame the scene. Two standing men in white and orange attire are partly visible at left, one holding an ornate umbrella.2006-04-01An outdoor ceremony under trees at a camp setting. A long-haired man in cream and white ceremonial clothing with a white shawl sits on a wooden chair, one hand raised in a blessing gesture, with a small red dot on his forehead. Behind him, a man in a black leather jacket holds a red and orange canopy pole, and a younger man in a brown sweatshirt and white dhoti holds a tall brass oil lamp. Brass lamps and vessels, a white-draped table with garlands, and a small framed deity image sit to the right. A sign reading Chapel of the Pines is visible in the background, and an orange flag is on the right.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a small brick fire pit on a wooden deck among pine trees, with a cold, overcast setting. A man with long dark hair in a cream silk kurta and white dhoti crouches and feeds sticks into the flames, with smoke rising. Beside him a woman in a cream shawl sits with a tray of flowers and offerings. Standing behind are people in white kurtas and dhotis, one in a dark shawl and a woman in a light blue headscarf. Ornate red and multicolored umbrellas with white bird motifs stand over the scene, saffron flags are visible, and a brass lamp stand with a stack of garlands and a kalasha-like cone sits on a white-draped table at right. The scene appears to be a homa or yagna.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a homa or fire ritual at a camp setting under overcast sky. A seated man with long dark hair wears a cream and white robe and performs a hand gesture over a small brick fire pit with burning wood. A woman in a black shawl and white garment kneels at left, handling offerings and sticks near bowls of flowers and grains. Behind, a man in a red shawl and white dhoti holds a brass oil lamp, and a man in a white kurta stands near brass ritual vessels. Multiple decorative red and yellow umbrellas with floral motifs and bird emblems stand above. A standing man in dark jacket and a woman in blue head covering watch nearby. Colourful garlands hang on a white-draped table at right.2006-04-01Outdoor puja at a forest camp under tall pines. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair and a cream kurta sits on a wooden seat with palms pressed together in prayer. A second man in a dark cap and brown jacket stands behind at left. On a white-draped table stands a large golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a gold yoni-linga style base, garlanded with multicoloured flower strings and a pink garland, flanked by small brass deity figures and a framed deity image. Brass oil lamps and an ornate brass stand rise behind, with orange and red flags and saffron-coloured banners at left and right.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual at a wooded camp. A long-haired man in cream and white robes sits cross-legged before a small fire pit lined with red and gold cloth, gesturing with his hand over the flames, with a brass bowl and offerings nearby. Beside him a woman in a white shawl kneels. Behind them stand several people in white dhotis and layered clothing, one holding a large red and gold ceremonial umbrella, another in a red shawl holding an orange flag. A tall brass lamp stand, flower garlands and a small copper kalasha are visible on a side table. Pine trees and snow form the backdrop.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a snowy camp with patches of snow on the ground and wooden cabins behind. A central figure with long dark hair wears a cream-white embroidered garment and sits on a low seat holding a small brass vessel with a flame. Around him attendants in white dhotis and kurtas stand and kneel, several holding ornate red, orange and yellow canopy poles and parasols. A brass aarti lamp stands on the right and a brass kalasha and bell sit before a small fire pit with offerings and fruit. Some attendants wear dark jackets, another wears a light blue shawl, and a man at left wears a dark jacket and sits cross-legged. Ritual with fire, puja setting.2006-04-01