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Outdoor photograph of a gathering in a wooded clearing, with a large crowd of roughly forty people seated on the dirt and snow patches in front of a ceremonial stage. A brick fire pit lined with tiles holds kindling and a small brass vessel, with a large brass oil lamp with ornate figurative stem in the foreground beside a red and black fringed canopy. A young man in cream and white ceremonial dress sits near the fire pit, with another attendant behind him. Many attendees wear winter coats, shawls, woollen caps and hats, while some women wear saris in red, yellow and blue. Tall pine trees and a portable floodlight on a red stand surround the scene.

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Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy forest clearing. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered sherwani and white dhoti sits cross-legged before a brick-lined fire pit with a flame, holding a small offering. A woman in white with gold border kneels at left with a brass plate of offerings. Standing behind, a man in a dark jacket holds a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella, a man in a red shawl and white clothes holds his hands together in prayer, and a man in a brown jacket holds an orange-and-gold kalasha-style ceremonial pot. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right beside a white-draped table with garlands and a small decorated pot. A woman in a blue hooded shawl stands at right, and an orange flag is visible. Rows of wooden benches and snow appear behind.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a forest camp with snow on the ground. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti-style cloth, sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit lined with yellow marigold flowers, with a small fire burning and a ladle in hand. A woman in a white sari with gold border sits to the left beside a brass bowl and flower plate. Behind, a man in a dark jacket holds a large colourful ceremonial umbrella, and a man in a red shawl and brown knit cap chants with a hand raised. Brass lamps stand nearby and several people in white garments and hooded jackets stand in the background. This appears to be a homa or yagna with offerings. a person: the seated man has long dark hair and cream embroidered attire, a candidate for the a person role.2006-04-01Outdoor homa at a snowy camp in pine woods. A seated man in white dhoti and a cream shawl with gold border sits before a brick fire pit where a small fire burns; his hands are raised to his head. Around him, standing men in white clothes and a man in a red shawl hold ceremonial items; a woman in a white sari sits to the left beside brass bowls of flowers and wood. A brass lamp stand and a tall red-and-orange canopy with fringe stand behind. Several people in winter jackets are visible at the edges.2006-04-01An outdoor homa at a wooded camp. A long-haired man in cream and gold-bordered white robes sits on a low wooden seat with his palms cupped over a small brick fire pit where flames burn; a woman in a cream shawl kneels beside him at the fire. Around them stand attendants in white kurtas, a dark jacket and a brown jacket; a woman in a light blue jacket and a woman in a blue head covering hold large decorated umbrellas with red and yellow panels showing white doves. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha and a brass bell sit on a white-draped table, with marigold flower garlands and fruit offerings on banana leaves and trays in front. Patches of snow lie on the ground behind.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a wooded camp with snow patches on the ground. A seated man in an cream-coloured ceremonial robe with long dark hair raises one arm beside a brick fire pit where flames rise from wood, with a ladle of offering held over the fire. A standing man in a black jacket and white dhoti plays a wind instrument, and a man in a rust-red shawl with a brown knit cap stands with hands together. A woman in a white sari sits at left holding a brass bowl, and a golden oil lamp stands at right beside a red and orange decorated umbrella canopy. Brass vessels, flowers and offering plates surround the fire pit.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a wooded mountain camp under overcast skies. A long-haired man in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a white shawl sits cross-legged before a brick-lined fire pit, his hands extended over a small flame; a bowl sits near the fire. Behind him stand devotees in white dhotis and orange-red shawls, one holding a large golden oil lamp, and figures under orange and red umbrellas. A woman in a cream and gold sari kneels at left beside offering trays with flowers and fruit. Brass pots and bells rest on tables, and a garlanded kalasha stands at right.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy pine forest. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a cream and white garment with gold border, sits on a wooden chair with arms crossed over his chest in front of a brick fire pit where a wood fire burns with flowers and offerings. Behind him, men in white dhotis and a man in a red-brown shawl hold a multicoloured fringed canopy and ceremonial parasols. To the left a woman in a white sari holds a brass bowl beside plates of flowers and offerings, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. Brass vessels and a bell rest near the fire.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a snowy forest camp. A seated man in cream and gold robes with long dark hair and a forehead tilak raises one hand before a brick fire pit with a burning fire and offerings. Beside him a woman in white draped cloth holds a brass bowl of grains. Standing attendants in white dhotis and a red shawl hold a large ornate multicoloured parasol with orange fringes, and a man in a brown jacket holds a tall brass lamp. Flower petals and brass vessels lie around the pit. Snow is visible on the ground behind them.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual (homa) at a snowy forest camp. A long-haired figure in white and cream robes with gold trim sits cross-legged before a small fire pit, holding a ladle of offerings toward the flames, with a brass tray of offerings nearby. Behind him, a man in black leather jacket and white dhoti holds a tall red-and-gold umbrella canopy. Standing to the right, a man in red shawl and white robes holds a ritual bell, beside a brass oil lamp (deepam) with a flame. Other attendants in blue and grey hooded jackets stand around, with snow and bare trees behind. Garlands and a conch-shaped object sit on a table at the right. a person appearance is uncertain from this image.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a forest camp with snow on the ground. A figure with long dark hair in a white and gold robe sits cross-legged with palms pressed together before a brick-built fire pit edged with colourful tiles, flames rising from wood. Behind him a man in a dark jacket and white dhoti holds a large ornate red, orange and yellow canopy on a pole, and a man in a red shawl and white clothes raises a hand near his face. A woman in white with a golden border kneels at left beside a brass bowl and flower offerings. Brass oil lamps and pots stand nearby, and a wooden chariot-like canopy ornamented with bird motifs stands at right.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy pine forest under overcast skies. A long-haired man in a cream-gold silk garment with white dhoti sits cross-legged before a square fire pit with burning wood and offerings, pouring ghee or offering with a ladle held in his hands. Beside him a woman in white sari with golden border sits with a brass bowl. Standing behind, a man in a black jacket and white dhoti holds a multicoloured ceremonial parasol with red, orange and green fringes, while a man in a red shawl with gold border and white clothes holds a tall brass oil lamp (deepa) burning. A woman in a light blue jacket and a person in a hooded jacket stand nearby, a grey umbrella shelters the scene, and smoke rises from the fire.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a wooded mountain setting with snow on the ground. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered white kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged behind a small brick fire pit with burning wood and offerings, gesturing over it. A woman in white with a white shawl sits beside him holding a brass bowl, with fruit and offerings on a blue tarp. Standing behind are men in white kurtas and dark jackets; one holds a long brass aarti lamp stand and another a brass oil lamp. A large red, orange and black umbrella with tasselled fringe and a decorated ceremonial parasol shade the group, and a hooded woman in a light blue jacket stands at left. The long-haired seated man has distinctive long swept hair and cream ceremonial dress, so the probable Swamiji cue applies and he is presented as the ritual leader.2006-04-01