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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor fire ritual at a snowy camp in Idyllwild, California. A seated man with long dark hair and a cream silk garment with gold trim sits with palms pressed together before a brick-lined homa fire pit with burning wood and offerings. A woman in white with a gold-bordered sari kneels at his left beside a plate of flowers and a bowl. Behind them, standing attendants in white and red robes and a man in a brown jacket hold ornate red and gold umbrellas, and a tall brass oil lamp stands nearby. A small decorated deity murti on a red cloth is garlanded with multicoloured flowers at right. Several people in blue and grey hooded jackets watch from the background. The man seated is an appearance-based a person candidate with long swept-back hair and a cream garment; he is performing the homa and is in the centre of the ritual.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 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 wooded camp in winter. A seated man in white and cream robes with a light shawl sits before a brick fire pit with a burning fire, hands pressed together at his forehead. A woman in white with a gold-bordered sari sits at left beside offerings of flowers and bowls. Standing attendants in white dhotis and shirts hold large red-and-gold ceremonial umbrellas, one in a dark jacket, another in a brown sweater and orange scarf. A brass oil lamp stands at right on a table with garlands, and a conical sacred mound draped in red and garlanded sits at lower right. Some onlookers in winter jackets and hoodies stand at the left edge.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 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 photograph of a homa fire ceremony at a forest camp. A central figure with long dark hair and a cream-and-gold garment sits cross-legged behind a brick fire pit with burning wood, hands pressed in namaste. The figure has distinctive long dark hair and ornate gold-toned clothing, a person cue. Around the pit, a woman in white with gold border sits at left tending offerings, and standing men wear white kurta-style clothes, a dark jacket, and a red shawl with gold border. A brass oil lamp stands at right beside a red-and-gold umbrella and garlanded items on a table. Trees and overcast light form the background.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a fire pit in a wooded camp setting, with a small brick-lined homa fire burning at the bottom of the frame. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged before the fire with his palms pressed together, apparently poised over the flames. A woman in a cream shawl kneels at the left beside a tray of fruit, flowers and offerings. Behind them, a man in a black jacket holds a red and gold ceremonial umbrella, and a man in white kurta and black shawl stands with hands folded. A woman in blue head covering stands at right beside a red and gold umbrella, and a tall brass oil lamp stands near the fire. A conical brass kalasha sits on a white table draped with colourful garlands on the right. Three people are visible in the foreground group, plus a woman in a blue jacket at left, for a total of about six people.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.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a snowy forest camp. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged behind a brick fire pit lined with marigold-yellow flowers, feeding offerings into a small fire while raising one hand. Near him a woman in a white shawl kneels beside silver bowls and yellow flowers, and a man in dark jacket and white dhoti holds a long red-and-orange ceremonial umbrella. A bearded man in a red fleece and gold-bordered red shawl stands holding a long staff. Brass oil lamps and a hand bell rest on the ground, and several people in white and in colourful umbrellas and fabric stand nearby. The scene looks like a homa or yagna with a fire pit, not a crowd event.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a homa or fire ritual at a camp setting under overcast sky. A seated man with long dark hair wears a cream and white robe and performs a hand gesture over a small brick fire pit with burning wood. A woman in a black shawl and white garment kneels at left, handling offerings and sticks near bowls of flowers and grains. Behind, a man in a red shawl and white dhoti holds a brass oil lamp, and a man in a white kurta stands near brass ritual vessels. Multiple decorative red and yellow umbrellas with floral motifs and bird emblems stand above. A standing man in dark jacket and a woman in blue head covering watch nearby. Colourful garlands hang on a white-draped table at right.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual. A man with long dark hair in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged, hands together over the fire, and a woman in a cream sari with gold border kneels to the left beside offerings. Behind them, a standing man in white and a man in a red shawl stand near tall brass oil lamps and a white-draped table with garlands. Several bystanders in jackets and head coverings watch, and orange and red umbrellas stand overhead. A small brass kalasha and garlanded objects sit at the right. The setting is wooded with snow on the ground. a person: the seated man with long hair, cream kurta and cross-legged posture beside the fire pit.2006-04-01