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A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual at a wooded camp. A long-haired man in cream and white ceremonial dress sits on a wooden seat before a small brick fire pit with burning wood and a bowl of grains, raising one hand in blessing. Standing around him are people in white dhotis and kurtas, a man in a dark jacket holding a pole, and a person in a red shawl with hands folded in prayer. Tall brass oil lamps and a brass bell sit on a table, with fruit and offerings nearby, and a blue tarp lies on the ground. a person is the central figure, seated with long swept-back hair and cream ceremonial clothing, presiding over the fire ritual, which appears to be a homa.

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Outdoor fire ritual under tall pines in a cold, misty setting. A central figure sits cross-legged before a fire pit with a flame, raising one hand over it; he has long dark hair and wears an off-white kurta with gold-edged cream dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible. A woman in white with a gold-bordered shawl kneels at the left beside offerings of fruit, a metal bowl and brass vessels. Behind, standing devotees in white and red-brown clothing hold a ceremonial umbrella with a yellow and orange canopy and flowers. Brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand on a table, and a brass bell lies near the fire. This appears to be a homa-style fire offering. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure has long swept-back hair and a gold-bordered cream garment with a bead necklace, consistent with the page's reference to him.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual in a wintry setting with snow-dusted ground and bare trees behind. A seated figure with long dark swept-back hair wears a cream silk kurta with gold trim over white dhoti, sitting on a wooden chair before a small fire and an offering bowl. He raises one hand with a mudra while the other rests on his lap. Standing attendants in white kurtas and a man in a dark jacket with a red-and-gold shawl hold brass items; a tall brass oil lamp and a bell sit nearby, and a blue tarp, plates of fruit and flowers lie on the ground. a person: the seated man's long hair, cream and gold attire and central placement at the fire fit the presiding ritual role.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a wooded mountain camp with snow patches on the ground. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered tunic and white dhoti sits cross-legged before a small fire pit with a copper bowl and offerings, touching his brow with two fingers. Around him stand several people in white kurtas and pants, a woman in a cream sari at left, and a man in a black jacket holding a tall umbrella-like canopy. A man in a red shawl with gold border holds his hands in prayer, and brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand on a table with plates of fruit and flowers.2006-04-01Outdoor photo of a homa at a forested mountain camp with snow patches behind. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged on a low seat before a fire pit, one hand raised over the flames, with offerings and flower petals on a tray beside him. Around him, people in white ritual clothes stand, one in a red shawl and another in brown holding an ornate brass oil lamp. Golden brass ritual vessels, a bell, and tall multi-tiered parasols with orange and red panels frame the scene.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual on a blue tarp at a wooded campsite. A central seated figure with long dark hair wears a cream embroidered jacket over white dhoti-style garments with gold-bordered cloth, performing a homa beside a small fire pit with burning wood and offerings including a brass bowl, a copper vessel and flower petals. To the right, a standing man in a white kurta holds a tall brass lamp stand, and a man in a red shawl with gold border and red sweater stands with hands joined. Behind them stand people in white clothing, and orange-and-gold ceremonial umbrellas hang overhead. A woman in cream sari sits at left preparing offerings on a plate. Bare trees and a snowy bench appear in the background.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a camp setting. A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti with gold borders, sits cross-legged before a small brick fire pit with a flame and offerings. He holds his palms open over the fire. Standing behind him are devotees in white kurtas and white dhotis, one in a red shawl with gold border and one in a dark jacket, with hands folded in prayer. Brass bowls, a brass bell, a large brass lamp stand with oil lamp, fruit, flowers and small vessels sit on the ritual mat. Overcast, wintry setting with a blue tarp and tables behind. The long-haired seated figure is a candidate for the a person depiction cues, with distinctive hair and ceremonial clothing.2006-04-01A seated man in a cream silk kurta with gold border and white dhoti, hair long and loose, raises both arms above his head beside a sacred fire pit with burning flames, flowers and offerings. Around him, people in white dhotis and white shirts stand with hands folded, one in a maroon shawl with gold border and another in a dark red jacket. Brass oil lamps stand on the right and a brass kalasha-like vessel sits on a tray near the fire, with a brass bell in front. Orange and red ceremonial umbrellas and a table with brass vessels appear behind, under trees in an outdoor camp setting. The scene suggests a homa fire ritual.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.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual at a snowy camp setting. A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged in a cream and gold embroidered jacket with white dhoti-style garments edged in gold, one hand raised over a small brass vessel of offerings above a flame on a wooden platform. Around him, standing attendants wear white kurtas and pants, one in a red shawl with gold motifs and another in a dark jacket. Brass lamps with oil, a brass kalasha, plates of fruit and flowers, and a blue tarp surround the ritual area, with snow visible on the benches behind. This appears to be a homa or yagna.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.2006-04-01Outdoor 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.2006-04-01Outdoor 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.2006-04-01