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A 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.

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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.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual homa at a wooded camp. A seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a cream-coloured silk kurta with gold trim and a white dhoti, a sacred thread and a dark bead necklace, one hand raised above a small fire burning in a decorated fire pit. Two standing men in white and a black leather jacket, and a man in a red shawl with orange-red stole, hold ceremonial ornate umbrellas with orange, red and white embroidered canopies. A brass oil lamp stands at the right and a woman in a blue shawl watches from the right, while a woman in white and black seated at the left holds a tray of offerings. Brass vessels, marigold petals and a patterned cloth cover the ground.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.2006-04-01Outdoor 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 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 fire ritual (homa) at a forest camp. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered white kurta sits cross-legged before a rectangular fire pit with flames and offerings, arms raised with palms together. Behind him, figures in white dhotis and a red-and-gold shawl hold up ornate red and orange umbrellas, and brass oil lamps stand on a stone-tiled ground. A woman in white with a gold border sits at left beside a brass bell and small offering bowls. A man in a dark jacket and a bearded man in a red shawl stand nearby, and a woman in a light blue jacket is at upper left.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a forested camp, with a small square homa fire pit lined with decorative tiles and burning wood. A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged at the fire wearing a cream silk kurta and white dhoti with gold borders, hands pressed together in namaste. Behind him, standing people in white ritual clothes and a red shawl with gold border hold brass items, and a tall brass lamp stands at right beside a bell and offerings on a table. A yellow umbrella with floral embroidery stands overhead. Swamiji (probable) is seated at the centre as the presiding figure, identified by long hair and cream-and-gold ceremonial dress.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 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 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.2006-04-01Outdoor 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 homa at a wooded camp in cool weather. A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat before a tiled brick fire pit where flames burn, his palms pressed together in prayer. He wears a cream kurta and white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth. Behind him stand devotees in white and red-brown clothing, one in a dark jacket and one wearing a red shawl, holding ceremonial umbrellas with red, orange and yellow fabric. Brass oil lamps stand nearby and a woman in cream sari sits at left beside offering bowls and flower petals. Blue tarpaulins cover the ground.2006-04-01