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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor homa at a snowy camp in pine woods. A seated man in white dhoti and a cream shawl with gold border sits before a brick fire pit where a small fire burns; his hands are raised to his head. Around him, standing men in white clothes and a man in a red shawl hold ceremonial items; a woman in a white sari sits to the left beside brass bowls of flowers and wood. A brass lamp stand and a tall red-and-orange canopy with fringe stand behind. Several people in winter jackets are visible at the edges.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a snowy forest camp. A seated man in cream and gold robes with long dark hair and a forehead tilak raises one hand before a brick fire pit with a burning fire and offerings. Beside him a woman in white draped cloth holds a brass bowl of grains. Standing attendants in white dhotis and a red shawl hold a large ornate multicoloured parasol with orange fringes, and a man in a brown jacket holds a tall brass lamp. Flower petals and brass vessels lie around the pit. Snow is visible on the ground behind them.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a forest camp under overcast skies. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream-coloured kurta and white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl, sits on a chair with both palms raised before a small square fire pit with burning embers. A woman in white sari with a light veil kneels to the left beside brass bowls of offerings and flower petals. Behind him, a man in a dark jacket holds a large ornate parasol with red, orange and multicoloured tassels, and a man in a red jacket and gold-patterned shawl stands with hands clasped. Other attendants wear white, brown and blue hooded jackets. A tall brass oil lamp stands on the right, a brass bell sits on the ground, and a garlanded table holds flowers and a small bronze kalasha.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a wooded camp with snow patches on the ground. A seated man in an cream-coloured ceremonial robe with long dark hair raises one arm beside a brick fire pit where flames rise from wood, with a ladle of offering held over the fire. A standing man in a black jacket and white dhoti plays a wind instrument, and a man in a rust-red shawl with a brown knit cap stands with hands together. A woman in a white sari sits at left holding a brass bowl, and a golden oil lamp stands at right beside a red and orange decorated umbrella canopy. Brass vessels, flowers and offering plates surround the fire pit.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy forest clearing. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered sherwani and white dhoti sits cross-legged before a brick-lined fire pit with a flame, holding a small offering. A woman in white with gold border kneels at left with a brass plate of offerings. Standing behind, a man in a dark jacket holds a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella, a man in a red shawl and white clothes holds his hands together in prayer, and a man in a brown jacket holds an orange-and-gold kalasha-style ceremonial pot. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right beside a white-draped table with garlands and a small decorated pot. A woman in a blue hooded shawl stands at right, and an orange flag is visible. Rows of wooden benches and snow appear behind.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy pine forest. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a cream and white garment with gold border, sits on a wooden chair with arms crossed over his chest in front of a brick fire pit where a wood fire burns with flowers and offerings. Behind him, men in white dhotis and a man in a red-brown shawl hold a multicoloured fringed canopy and ceremonial parasols. To the left a woman in a white sari holds a brass bowl beside plates of flowers and offerings, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. Brass vessels and a bell rest near the fire.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual homa at a snowy mountain camp. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing a cream and gold-trimmed white garment, sits with palms pressed together before a square fire pit where flames rise from wood. Behind him a man in a black jacket and white dhoti holds a large ornate red-and-gold umbrella, and a man in a brown jacket and red shawl, with a brown cap, stands with hands folded. Nearby a woman in white with a gold-edged shawl sits holding a bowl, and a man in a blue hooded top holds an orange flag. Tall brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, floral garlands and a small decorated vessel sit on a white-draped table. Snow is on the ground and trees stand behind.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor ritual in snowy mountain woods. A long-haired figure in white and cream robes sits on a wooden seat before a small fire pit, hands cupped over the flames in a gesture of offering. Beside them, a woman in a white sari-style shawl kneels and holds a silver plate of flowers and offerings. Behind, a standing man in a dark jacket and white dhoti holds a tall red-and-yellow parasol, and a man in a red shawl and white clothes holds a long staff. Brass oil lamps and a brass bell rest on a table, with snow visible in the background and a canopy of embroidered umbrellas with bird motifs framing the scene. Plates of sweets and bowls sit on a blue cloth. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair and wears white and cream robes with gold borders, sitting in an honoured position before the fire.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.2006-04-01An outdoor homa at a wooded camp. A long-haired man in cream and gold-bordered white robes sits on a low wooden seat with his palms cupped over a small brick fire pit where flames burn; a woman in a cream shawl kneels beside him at the fire. Around them stand attendants in white kurtas, a dark jacket and a brown jacket; a woman in a light blue jacket and a woman in a blue head covering hold large decorated umbrellas with red and yellow panels showing white doves. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha and a brass bell sit on a white-draped table, with marigold flower garlands and fruit offerings on banana leaves and trays in front. Patches of snow lie on the ground behind.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a snowy wooded camp. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream-gold silk garment with gold trim and a pendant, sits on a wooden seat with hands folded at his chest in front of a brick fire pit with a burning fire and offerings. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels to the left holding a brass plate of flowers and offerings. Behind him, a man in a dark jacket holds a multicoloured umbrella-canopy and a man in a red jacket with a red-and-gold shawl stands with hands joined beside a tall brass lamp stand. Other people in hooded jackets, a blue robe and a dark hooded garment stand nearby under a floral umbrella, with a red-orange flag at right. Snow lies on the ground and benches behind them.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual under tall trees. A brick fire pit with burning wood and an offering dish sits in the foreground. A figure with long dark hair and a cream-coloured garment sits cross-legged beside the pit, hands extended over the flames, with a bronze bell nearby. Behind, a man in white garments stands with hands joined, and a man in a red shawl and brown cap holds a small object. Several other people in white and dark clothing stand under ornate red and orange umbrellas. A brass lamp stand and a brass vessel rest on the right, and a garlanded decorative stand with a small pyramidal ornament appears at far right. A saffron flag is visible at the upper right.2006-04-01