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Outdoor ritual in a snowy wooded camp. A seated figure in cream and gold-bordered white robes sits on a wooden chair under a large multicoloured parasol with a red and orange fringe, hands raised in a mudra. Beside them a woman in white with a gold border kneels tending offerings, and a small fire burns in a tray at the foreground with flowers, coconut and brass vessels. Around them stand several men in white kurta-style clothes, one in a dark jacket holding a parasol pole, and a woman in a blue headscarf. Brass lamps, a kalasha and a garland stand on a white table at right. Snow lies on the ground and the wooden benches behind.

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Outdoor 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.2006-04-01Outdoors among pine trees with patches of snow, a seated figure in white and cream robes with long dark hair sits on a wooden chair before a small fire pit, hands raised in a gesture of offering. Beside the fire, a woman in a white sari kneels tending offerings and small vessels. Behind, standing attendants in white kurtas and dark jackets hold a large ornate multicoloured canopy with fringe and a brass lamp stand, while a woman in a blue headscarf and other attendants hold more embroidered umbrellas and a red and orange flag. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style pots and a garland of coloured flowers sit on a white-covered table. This appears to be a homa or fire ritual with ceremonial umbrellas.2006-04-01Outdoors among pine trees in a misty forest clearing, a fire ritual is underway. A man with long dark hair and a cream-colored silk kurta with gold trim sits cross-legged at a low ornamental altar, raising his hands over a small fire of burning logs. Beside him a woman in a white sari with gold border sits holding an offering bowl. Behind them, standing men in white dhotis and orange or red shawls hold ornate multicolored umbrella-like canopies and a tall brass oil lamp. A man in a red jacket holds a long ceremonial staff, and a figure in a blue hooded jacket stands at right. Brass vessels, marigold and flower garlands, and a copper kalasha sit on a white-draped table at right. Some people hold a saffron flag.2006-04-01Outdoor homa at a camp in snowy woods. A man seated cross-legged in white dhoti and shawl, hands raised palms-out before a fire pit with lit flames and smoke, is the central figure. A woman in white sari with gold border kneels at left beside a plate of flowers and offerings. Standing behind are people in red shawls, white clothes, and a woman in blue head covering. Ornate red and orange umbrellas with white bird motifs stand overhead, and brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels sit on a table at right. Snow lies on the ground.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual at a snowy forest camp. A man with long dark hair sits on a wooden chair in white clothes with gold trim, hands crossed over his chest, before a small fire pit with a homa fire on a patterned mat. Behind him, a man in a black jacket holds a red-and-gold ornate umbrella, and a man in a red shawl and brown cap holds a ceremonial staff. Other attendants in white kurta-style clothes and hooded jackets stand nearby, some holding decorated ceremonial items. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot, a plate of offerings, and a kalasha with a red cloth and garlands sit on a table at right. Snow lies on the ground. Photo may show a yagna or homa in progress.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.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a snowy mountain camp. A woman in white and gold-bordered garments sits on a low seat holding a brass lamp with a flame, beside a fire-pit tray of offerings, fruit and flowers. Several people in white stand holding tall ceremonial parasols with red, orange and yellow fringes and floral patterns. A man in a dark jacket and dark shawl stands at center, and a man in white with a black shawl holds a long staff. A brass lamp stand and brass vessels sit on a platform; a woman in a light blue headscarf stands at right. Patches of snow and wooden cabins are visible behind.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual at a snowy forest campsite. A long-haired man in cream and gold-bordered white robes sits cross-legged before a small square fire pit, holding a ladle and offering grains into the flames. A woman in a cream shawl kneels beside him at left. Behind them stands a man in a dark jacket and white dhoti holding a large red-and-orange ornate umbrella, and a man in a rust-red shawl and brown jacket holds a tall brass oil lamp with a flame. Several people in winter jackets and hoods stand around, and a red-and-gold ceremonial parasol appears at right beside a table draped with garlands. The scene is a homa with offerings in brass bowls and a bell at the fire pit.2006-04-01An outdoor fire ritual at a wooded mountain camp with patches of snow. A bearded man with long hair, wearing white ceremonial clothing with gold-bordered cloth, sits on a mat before a small fire pit with burning wood, pouring an offering from a vessel while holding a small bowl. Beside him, a man in white kurta and black vest pours from a brass pot. A woman in a white shawl with gold border sits to the left, and a man in a maroon shawl stands near a tall brass oil lamp. Brass ritual vessels, fruit and flower offerings sit on a decorated tray, and ornate red and orange umbrellas with bird emblems stand overhead. Several onlookers in winter jackets stand in the background, and a saffron-orange flag appears at right. The scene reads as a homa-style fire offering.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual under a red and orange canopy with embroidered panels, at a wooded mountain camp with snow patches. A central figure with long dark hair in a cream and gold-bordered garment sits on a low wooden seat, palms raised toward a small brick fire pit with burning wood and offerings. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels beside the pit, holding a brass dish of offerings. A man in a dark jacket and white dhoti stands under the canopy, and a man in a red shawl and brown knit cap holds his hands joined in prayer. Brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand nearby, with garlands of coloured flowers and a small decorated stand at right. Smoke rises from the fire, which appears to be a homa.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor homa at a wooded camp with snow on the ground. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered white garment sits on a wooden seat behind a brick fire pit with burning embers, hands pressed together in prayer. A woman in a cream shawl kneels at the left beside offerings of flowers, fruit, a coconut and bundled sticks. Behind them, standing attendants in white clothing and dark jackets hold red, gold and orange umbrellas and a tall brass lamp stand. A small conical sacred stone with a red cloth and garlands sits at the right, and a flag hangs at the upper right.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a forest camp with snow on the ground. A long-haired man in a cream kurta and white dhoti sits with palms joined before a small sacred fire pit with burning wood and offerings. Behind him, attendants hold up a red and gold ceremonial parasol and a tall orange flag. A standing man in a dark jacket and white clothes holds the parasol, another wears a red shawl and brown jacket with palms together, and a figure in a dark hooded top stands nearby. A woman in white with a gold-rimmed shawl kneels at left holding a brass bowl. Brass lamps, a brass pot, and flower garlands rest on a white table at right. a person appearance is only a probable candidate and uncertain from the image alone.2006-04-01