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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor 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 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 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 under overcast skies beneath decorated umbrellas. A man with long dark hair sits in a cream and white ceremonial outfit, his hand extended over a brick fire pit where a fire burns with offerings and sticks. A woman in a black head covering and white sari kneels at left beside a tray of offerings and a container. Behind them, a man in a dark leather jacket and another in white kurta stand near a table with brass lamps. A bearded man in a red shawl and brown cap holds a brass lamp, and a figure in a blue hooded garment holds an orange flag. Garlands of colourful beads hang on a small rounded shrine with a red cloth. The man seated centre has an appearance-based cue of long swept-back hair and ceremonial clothing, labelled as a probable match for Swamiji, presiding over the fire ritual, a homa.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 photograph of a fire ritual. A long-haired figure in cream and white robes kneels at a square brick fire pit with a bright flame, adding offerings from a metal bowl. Beside them a woman in white with a dark shawl holds a plate of flowers and petals. Behind, standing devotees in white dhotis and a man in a red shawl hold hands together in prayer, and a brass lamp stand and umbrellas with orange and yellow canopies frame the scene. Garlands in pink, green and white hang on a table at right, and a small brass vessel sits near the pit.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in snowy woods. A long-haired person in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged before a small brick fire pit with burning flames, adding offerings from a metal dish. Around them stand several people: a woman in white sari-style cloth with head covered kneels at left holding a tray of offerings; a man in a dark jacket and white dhoti stands behind holding a yellow-and-orange umbrella-style canopy; a man in a red shawl and white clothes holds a tall brass lamp stand; a person in a blue hooded jacket and another in a blue head covering hold ceremonial parasols and orange flags. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands, marigolds and offering bowls surround the altar. Festive banners with bird motifs hang from the canopies.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.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual under a red and orange canopy with embroidered panels, at a wooded mountain camp with snow patches. A central figure with long dark hair in a cream and gold-bordered garment sits on a low wooden seat, palms raised toward a small brick fire pit with burning wood and offerings. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels beside the pit, holding a brass dish of offerings. A man in a dark jacket and white dhoti stands under the canopy, and a man in a red shawl and brown knit cap holds his hands joined in prayer. Brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand nearby, with garlands of coloured flowers and a small decorated stand at right. Smoke rises from the fire, which appears to be a homa.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 fire ritual in a snowy wooded campsite. A long-haired man in a cream and gold dhoti-style garment with gold trim sits cross-legged at a brick-lined fire pit, pouring a liquid from a small metal vessel into the flames of a homa. Beside him a woman in white sits on the ground with ritual items. Several people in white kurta-pajama and dark jackets stand behind, one holding a tall brass lamp. Behind them, an ornate red and yellow ceremonial umbrella with bird motifs shades the scene. Brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels, plates of fruit and wood, and a garlanded seat with a red cloth are arranged around the fire. Snow lies on the ground and cabins are visible in the background.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