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Outdoor ritual at a camp setting under a fringed, embroidered canopy with orange, red and green tassels. A long-haired man in a cream silk kurta with gold embroidered trim sits on a carved wooden chair before a brick fire pit holding a small pile of straw and wood, performing a homa with offerings. A woman in a cream sari kneels at left holding a plate of flower petals and offerings. Behind him a man in a black leather jacket over white clothes holds a canopy pole, and another man in a white kurta with a dark shawl and rudraksha mala holds a second pole. At right a young man in a brown jacket and white pants holds a tall brass oil lamp, and brass ritual vessels and a bell sit on a table.

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A 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.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a snowy camp in winter. A long-haired man in cream and gold-bordered white dhoti and shawl sits on a low seat at the centre, hands pressed to his chest with eyes closed, behind a square brick fire pit with flames and a ladle of offering. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels at left holding a plate of flowers and fruit. Behind them stand men in white kurta-style clothes and a man in a red shawl holding a long stick, along with a man in dark jacket holding a multicoloured fringed umbrella canopy. Brass oil lamp stands, a brass bell and a kalasha-like pot sit near the fire, and snow lies on the ground nearby.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a fire pit lined with brick, where a long-haired person in a cream and gold-bordered robe sits on a carved wooden seat, holding a small ritual vessel and a ladle-like implement over the flame. A kneeling woman in white with a cream shawl tends offerings of wood and herbs on brass trays in front. Behind, a man in a dark jacket and white dhoti holds a tall pole under a red-fringed canopy, a bald man in white with a red-and-gold stole stands with a cloth, and others in white and blue stand near brass lamps and a brass kalasha on a table draped with garlands. This appears to be a homa or yagna with a fire pit, offerings and standing attendants.2006-04-01A rain-covered outdoor fire ritual at a camp. A seated man in a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair, holds a lit lamp in one hand and a brass bell in the other, seated before a brick fire pit with burning flame and offerings. Behind him, a standing man in a black leather jacket and white dhoti holds a brass tray, and a man in white with a red shawl holds a black umbrella overhead. A woman in white with gold border sits at left beside brass offering vessels, bowls of flowers and fruit. Ornate parasols with red and gold embroidery and a banner with partial lettering stand behind, along with brass lamp stands. This appears to be a homa or puja at an outdoor ritual site.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in light rain at a camp setting. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered white dhoti and kurta sits on a wooden chair holding a brass plate, before a brick-lined fire pit with a red fruit and flames. A woman in white with a dark shawl sits on the ground beside him, tending offerings with flower plates and sticks. Several standing men in white kurtas and dark jackets hold tall umbrellas, one in red and one in black with white flowers, over the scene. Brass lamps, a brass vessel and a red and orange banner with partial text sit on a table and behind the group.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor homa or yagna at a forested campsite. A man with long dark hair and a cream silk kurta with gold border sits cross-legged before a small fire pit lined with decorative tiles and pink flowers, feeding the fire with a stick. Beside him a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a dark shawl kneels and holds a silver plate of offerings. Standing behind are men in white kurta-pyjamas, one in a red shawl with gold border with hands in anjali, and a man in a black leather jacket. Red and gold ceremonial umbrellas with bird motifs and brass oil lamps surround the scene, with coconut and bowls of offerings on a table to the left.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual under colourful red-and-gold canopies at a forest camp. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered jacket and white dhoti sits cross-legged at a brick fire pit, eyes closed, hands near a flaming bowl of offerings. Behind him, a man in a black leather jacket and a man in white kurta hold up a parasol-like canopy. On the right, a bearded man in a red fleece and red-gold shawl holds a ceremonial item near a tall brass oil lamp, with a man in white trousers beside him. A brass bell sits on the brick platform, with a silver tray of sticks, fruit and flowers at left. Woman in white sits at the left edge. Pine trees and a cloudy sky are visible.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a pine-forest clearing. A long-haired figure in a cream-coloured kurta with a gold-bordered white dhoti sits on a wooden seat before a small fire pit with a flame, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a stick. Behind him stand several people: a man in a black leather jacket with a white kurta, a man in a white kurta with a black cord necklace, a man in a red shawl and red top holding a red-and-gold umbrella, and a woman in a light blue shawl. Ornate red-and-gold canopy umbrellas with floral and bird embroidery shade the scene. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, and brass vessels and a lit homa with offerings sit on a tray in front. Four people are visible, with a woman seated at the left edge.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual scene at a camp setting with pine trees and a grey building behind. A long-haired man in a cream kurta and white dhoti sits on a wooden seat behind a small brick fire pit containing burning wood and offerings, his hands raised to his face. A kneeling woman in a white sari with a yellow border holds a plate of offerings toward him. Standing around him, men in white kurtas and dhotis hold up ornate red, orange and gold canopies with tasseled fringes and bird emblems, while a man in a black jacket holds a tall canopy pole. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, and brass vessels and a bell are on the ground. A man in a dark jacket and glasses stands behind with his hands folded.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a camp under overcast skies. A central figure with long dark hair sits on a wooden chair in a cream embroidered jacket and white dhoti, arms crossed over the chest, in front of a square brick fire pit with burning flames and an offering bowl. Behind him stand men in white kurtas and a man in a red shawl with a gold border, hands folded. A woman in a black head covering and cream clothes sits at left beside a tray of offerings. Tall brass oil lamps and ornate yellow-and-red canopy umbrellas frame the scene, with a brass kalasha-style vessel and a bell near the fire. The setting appears to be a homa or yagna.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual under a canopy of woodland. A seated figure in a cream-coloured embroidered tunic and white dhoti, with long dark hair and a red bindi, sits behind a rectangular fire pit with flames rising from it; both hands are held over the fire. Beside the pit are brass and steel vessels, a small brass lamp and offerings. Behind, standing devotees include a man in a black leather jacket over white, a man in white with a black cord necklace, and a man in a red shawl with a white dhoti holding a ritual item. A woman in a black head covering and white sari sits at left holding a plate, and a woman in blue wrap stands at right under a red and yellow umbrella decorated with birds. A tall brass lamp stands at right.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual under snowy pine trees at a camp. A long-haired man in a cream and gold brocade garment sits on a low seat before a small fire pit, holding a ghee lamp or ritual item and dropping offerings into the flames. A woman in a cream sari with gold border sits at the lower left, tending items on a tray. Behind them, several standing men in white kurtas and dark jackets hold ornate red, orange and yellow umbrellas, and brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel stand on a table with a flower garland. Melting snow is visible on the ground and benches. The man in the center has long swept-back hair and gold-trimmed clothing, which matches the page's identification with appearance cues, so this is a probable Swamiji in a homa setting.2006-04-01