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A seated man with long, dark, swept-back hair sits on a carved wooden chair with his palms pressed together in namaskar before a fire pit of brick and wooden sticks. He wears a cream and gold-bordered silk kurta and white dhoti. Beside him a woman in a cream sari kneels, holding a silver plate of flowers and offerings. Behind them, standing devotees in white dhotis and dark jackets, a tall brass oil lamp, a brass kalasha and brass lamps are visible, with marigolds placed at the brick edge. The scene suggests a homa or puja on an outdoor ground.

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Outdoor photograph of a ritual at a camp setting. A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits in a wooden chair with palms pressed together in prayer, wearing a cream and gold-trimmed kurta over white dhoti-style clothing. Beside him, a woman in white with gold border kneels and offers a silver tray of flowers. Around them stand devotees in white kurtas, dark jackets and a brown and orange shawl. Brass lamps and a brass kalasha vessel sit on a table, a tall brass oil lamp stands at right, and a small brick fire pit holds unlit wood and marigold garlands.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a brick-lined fire pit with a pile of kindling and flower offerings. A long-haired person in a cream and gold-bordered kurta with white dhoti sits on a carved wooden chair, hands raised together in namaskar and a red tilak on the forehead. A woman in white kneels at left holding a silver tray of flowers. Standing attendants in white dhotis and dark jackets surround the seat; one holds a tall brass oil lamp (deepa) and another a brass pot. A cloth-wrapped figure at right wears a brown top and holds a red-and-gold ceremonial fabric. A ritual homa setup with brass vessels and fresh flowers is visible on the ground.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual at a campsite. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream and gold embroidered kurta and white dhoti, sits cross-legged behind a square brick fire pit holding a small brass vessel and pouring liquid into the flames. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels beside him, holding a tray of wooden sticks for the fire. Brass oil lamps on stands, a brass kalasha-style pot and a brass bell rest on the ground, and a multicoloured garland lies on a white cloth at right. Standing devotees in white and dark jackets stand around the area, and a shawl-wrapped figure stands in the background. The description matches a homa or yagna with offerings.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a brick-lined fire pit with burning flame. A man with long dark hair, a red forehead mark and a cream silk kurta with gold-trimmed dhoti sits on a wooden chair, holding a copper vessel with flame and gesturing with his hand. Around him, people in white dhotis and kurtas stand and kneel; a woman in a blue shawl and others in dark jackets are nearby. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell, kalasha pots, and offerings of flowers and sticks lie on a table and the ground. A woman in white kneels at left. Garlands of colored flowers hang at right on a wooden pole, and snow is visible on the ground.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor homa or fire ritual. A long-haired man in a cream and gold silk kurta sits on a wooden seat before a brick fire pit holding wood sticks, and he holds flower petals in his hand. A woman in white with a gold border kneels at left, offering a plate of fruit or offerings. Standing behind him, a man in a white kurta with a dark shawl and rudraksha-style mala raises a hand, and a man in a dark jacket holds a long pole for an umbrella. Above them, ornate orange and red embroidered umbrellas and a brass oil lamp stand, along with brass vessels and a kalasha, complete the ceremonial setting. Garlands in rainbow colours lie on a white-draped table at right. Several onlookers stand behind in winter clothes, some with headscarves. a person appears as the seated man, identified by long swept hair, a cream silk garment with gold border and a central role at the fire pit.2006-04-01A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair performing a fire ritual outdoors. He wears a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a white shawl edged in gold, and sits in a carved wooden chair with his palms pressed together and eyes lowered. In front of him a small brick fire pit burns with visible flames, surrounded by marigold-decorated bricks, a brass ladle, a brass bell, a coconut, orange fruit, small bowls of offerings, pink and yellow flowers and a brass kalasha-style vessel. Two standing men in white clothing and black jackets stand behind him, and brass lamps and vessels sit on a blue tarp and ground.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor homa or yagna at a camp setting. A person with long dark hair sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit, hands pressed together in prayer, wearing a cream-gold silk kurta over white dhoti-style garments with gold borders. Behind them, standing figures in white clothes and a red-and-gold shawl hold ritual items; a brass oil lamp stand and a small brass bell sit on the ground, with a brass bowl, flowers, and offering dishes around the tiled altar. A blue tarp and rain-dampened ground suggest an open-air site. The person's appearance shows several cues (long swept-back hair, ornate cream clothing) but the image does not clearly establish identity, so the seated figure is described by role as a devotee performing prayer at the fire pit.2006-04-01A photograph of a homa fire ritual outdoors. A seated figure with long, dark, loose hair wears a cream kurta with gold trim and a cream shawl, feeding offerings into a small square fire pit lined with marigold garlands and flowers. A kneeling woman in white with a white head veil and gold-bordered sari holds a brass tray of yellow flowers beside them. Standing behind are men in white dhotis and a man in a red and gold shawl, and a large brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps is visible at right. A brass bell and a ladle rest near the fire. The scene appears to be a yagna or homa in an open-air setting.2006-04-01A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a cream and gold embroidered kurta over white garments with gold borders, presses his palms together in prayer before a small brick fire pit. Flames rise from the pit, which is decorated with marigold-like flowers and bordered with coloured tiles, with a brass ladle, brass bell and kumkum-marked offerings nearby. Two standing attendants in white kurtas and white trousers flank him, and brass lamps, a brass kalasha and an oil lamp stand on a table behind. Blue tarpaulin covers the ground, with pink and orange offerings and coconuts at the edge. This appears to be a homa or yagna at an outdoor camp setting.2006-04-01A seated man with long dark hair, in a cream and gold embroidered kurta over white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders, presses his palms together in anjali before a small fire pit with a brass bowl and bell on a decorated tiled base. Offerings of fruit, coconut and flowers sit nearby, and brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels stand on a table. Two people in white kurtas and dark jackets stand behind him on a snowy outdoor ground. This is an outdoor homa or puja setting, and the man's clothing and posture match the a person cues: long swept hair and gold ornamentation over ceremonial white and cream clothing, so the appearance is a probable in-person match.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual in a wooded camp setting with snow patches. A woman in white garments with gold borders sits with palms pressed together in prayer behind a brick fire pit (homa kunda) holding wood and flowers. A kneeling woman in white and gold-bordered cream dress offers a plate of flowers and rice beside the pit. Several people stand behind holding ornate decorated umbrellas with orange, red and white fabric and floral patterns, and brass oil lamps and kalashas are placed around the platform. Standing attendants in white and dark jackets watch, one man wearing a rudraksha-style mala. Coconuts, bananas and bowls of offerings sit on the ground in front.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual. A man with long, dark, swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a wooden chair, hands cupped over a flame, wearing a cream-and-gold embroidered jacket over white dhoti-style clothing with gold borders. In front of him a fire burns on a tray with flower offerings, a small brass bell, a coconut, orange fruit and a steel vessel. Behind him stand people in white kurta-pyjama and white trousers, one in a dark jacket holding a long pole, and a brass oil lamp stands tall on the right. A blue tarpaulin lies on the ground under the setup.2006-04-01