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A homa fire ceremony outdoors in a wooded camp setting with snow visible in the background. A central figure with long dark hair wears a cream and gold-bordered white garment and sits on a wooden seat, hands raised over a brick-lined fire pit decorated with marigold petals and rangoli-style patterns. A woman in cream clothing kneels at the left, tending offerings and wood beside plates of fruit and flowers. Standing behind, men in white kurta-style clothes and dark jackets hold tall brass lamps and ornate orange and red parasol-like canopies, with a woman in blue at the right holding one as well. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel sit on a white-draped table, with a garland of multicolored beads on the right.

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A photograph of an outdoor homa at a snowy camp. A person with long dark hair, wearing a cream silk top and white dhoti, sits cross-legged before a square brick fire pit where flames rise from wooden sticks. Offerings of flowers, fruit and a steel pot sit nearby. A woman in white sits on the left tending offerings, and white-clad devotees stand behind with ceremonial staffs, brass lamps and a kalasha on a white-draped table to the right, with snow visible in the background. a person cues: long swept-back hair and a golden-hued garment, seated in the central role of performing the fire ritual.2006-04-01Outdoor photo of a fire ritual at a wooded camp. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged before a small fire pit with a golden-bordered tiled frame, adding offerings to the flames. He is the a person by his long swept-back dark hair and ornate cream attire. Behind him, a man in a black jacket and white dhoti holds a red and gold umbrella, and a man in a red jacket with a gold-fringed shawl stands nearby. A woman in white with a veil kneels at left holding a tray. A tall brass lamp stand and brass vessels sit on a table, with a woman in blue at right beside a red and gold umbrella. Snow lies on the ground.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a forest camp. A central figure with long dark hair wears a cream and gold brocade top with a white dhoti, seated cross-legged before a brick fire pit with a burning fire and offerings, hands raised in gesture. Behind him stand several people: one in a black jacket holding a red and gold umbrella-style canopy, one in white with hands folded in prayer, one in a rust-red jacket and orange shawl with palms together, and one in a brown jacket and white clothes beside a brass oil lamp. A woman in a white and gold sari sits at left beside a plate of yellow flowers and wood. A brass kalasha stands at right near a deity murti draped in red and multicolored garlands, and an orange flag is raised at the right edge.2006-04-01Outdoor homa at a wooded camp. A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a chair in a cream and gold embroidered kurta and white dhoti, hands raised over a small brick fire pit with a lit fire, a brass bowl of offerings in his hand. Standing behind him, a man in a dark jacket holds a red-and-gold umbrella, and another in a red shawl and white clothes stands beside brass oil lamps. A woman in a cream sari sits at left, and a man in a blue hooded jacket holds a red-and-gold umbrella at right. Marigold garlands, a small brass bell, and a white-draped table with a red-and-gold parasol appear nearby. a person candidate: the seated man has long hair and a cream embroidered outfit but no crown, saffron garment or malas visible, so identity is uncertain.2006-04-01Outdoor homa at a brick fire pit in a snowy pine setting. A long-haired man in white and cream robes with gold trim sits cross-legged on a chair, hands cupped over the flames. Beside him, a woman in cream shawl kneels with offerings. Standing figures in white kurta-style clothing hold large red, orange and yellow decorated parasols, one holding a ceremonial lamp. Brass lamps, a bowl, a skull-like cup, wood sticks and marigold petals lie on trays. A woman in a blue headscarf stands at right beside a table with garlands and a small decorated pyramid-shaped object. Snow lies on the ground behind them.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 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.2006-04-01Outdoor homa at a brick fire pit lined with decorative tiles, with a bright flame and burning wood inside. A man with long dark hair, a red bindi, and a cream and gold shawl sits cross-legged behind the pit, palm raised, while a woman in white and gold kneels at left holding a plate of yellow flowers. Standing behind them, a man in a red shawl and white clothes holds a tall brass lamp, and others hold large red and orange parasols with bird motifs. A brass kalasha-style vessel and offering bowls sit on a table; snow patches and pine trees are visible in the background.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a wooded mountain setting. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a cream and gold kurta and white dhoti, sits before a brick fire pit decorated with yellow and pink flowers, where a flame burns. He holds a bowl of offerings above the fire with both hands raised in prayer. Behind him, a standing man in white dhoti and dark jacket and a man in a red shawl and red top stand near a tall brass lamp stand and a brass plate. Colourful umbrellas with orange and red panels and bird motifs shelter the scene, and a woman in cream sari sits at left. Oil lamps, brass vessels and garlands fill the foreground, and cold-weather clothing suggests a chilly day.2006-04-01A homa fire ceremony outdoors under overcast skies, with a small brick fire pit lined with yellow and orange marigold petals and burning wood. A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged in a cream-coloured kurta and white dhoti behind the fire, holding offerings. A woman in white with a light veil kneels at the left, arranging wood and offering dishes. Standing behind them are attendants in white, a man in a dark jacket, and a man in a red shawl with hands joined. Ornate umbrellas with bird motifs frame the scene, a brass lamp stands on a table, and a small copper kalasha with garlands sits at right.2006-04-01Outdoor homa ritual at a camp in winter, with patches of snow on the ground. A seated figure with long dark hair wears a cream embroidered jacket over white garments and leans forward to place sticks on a flaming brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers. Around them stand devotees in white and cream clothes, one with a dark coat and a gold pendant, and a woman in a light blue headscarf. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, plates of flowers, fruit and offerings, and garlands with colourful beads surround the fire pit. A tall wooden staff and orange and gold ceremonial cloths are visible. The figure with long hair and cream jacket matches appearance cues for a person, but the face and attire alone are not conclusive.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.2006-04-01