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Outdoor ritual homa at a snowy forest camp, a fire burning in a tiled fire pit with offerings and flower petals in front of a seated man with long dark hair wearing a cream kurta and white dhoti, hands raised in prayer. A woman in a cream dupatta sits at left holding a brass plate. Behind them, a standing man in a dark jacket holds a large multicoloured fringed parasol, and robed attendants in white and black stand nearby, one in a red shawl. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right beside people in white and red clothing, with umbrellas overhead and snow on the ground.

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Outdoor ritual photo at a wooded camp in winter, with patchy snow and pine trees. A central figure in white robes with a gold-edged shawl sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit with a small flame, while a person pours or holds a vessel over the figure's head. Standing around are a man in a dark jacket holding a ceremonial parasol, a person in a red robe and red shawl with a green-patterned cloth holding a staff-like object, and a person in a brown jacket beside a tall brass lamp. Attendants in white and a woman in a blue jacket and a white-draped figure with a brass plate sit nearby, with offerings of fruit, flowers and marigolds on the table and ground. Decorated ceremonial parasols with bird motifs and fringed canopies frame the scene.2006-04-01Outdoor homa at a wooded camp with snow on the ground. A seated man in a cream kurta and white dhoti performs mudras with both hands before a brick fire pit with a small flame, surrounded by marigold-decorated edges and offerings. A kneeling woman in white with a gold-bordered sari holds a brass plate. Behind him stand a man in dark jacket and white dhoti holding a large umbrella with fringed orange, red and yellow borders, and a man in red shawl and brown cap holding a brass lamp stand. A hooded figure in white stands nearby, and a young woman in a blue jacket watches from the left. Two red-and-yellow ceremonial umbrella-like canopies, brass lamps and oil lamps sit on the table and ground. Trees and wooden cabins frame the scene.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy forest clearing. A figure with long dark hair wears a cream and gold-bordered kurta with white dhoti, seated before a brick homa pit filled with burning embers and marigold-like flowers, pouring offerings with a ladle. Behind him, a standing man in red shawl and brown knit cap holds a long wooden stick, and another man in white holds a ceremonial umbrella. A woman in white sari sits to the left with a brass bowl, and a standing woman in a light blue hooded jacket watches. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass vessel stand nearby, under a decorated black umbrella with coloured fringe, with fallen snow on the ground. Homa ritual with offerings, Idyllwild, California.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a forested camp with snow on the ground. A long-haired man in cream and gold-bordered white robes sits on a wooden chair before a brick fire pit with burning wood, holding a ladle-like vessel over the flames. A man in a black jacket and white dhoti holds a large ornate red, orange and gold parasol overhead. Behind them a man in a red shawl and white kurta holds a hand to his mouth, and a man in a dark jacket and white pants stands beside a tall brass lamp stand. A woman in white sari with gold border sits at left beside brass plates of flowers and offerings, and a woman in a light blue jacket watches from the back left. Brass kalasha vessels and lamps are arranged on the ground. Photographed as a homa-style fire offering.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy pine setting. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream kurta and white dhoti with gold border, sits cross-legged before a square fire pit with burning wood and offerings, his arm extended outward. A woman in a cream sari with a white head covering sits at left holding a brass bowl. Behind him, a multicoloured silk-and-tassel canopy supported on poles with a grey floral umbrella shades the area. Standing attendants include a man in a dark jacket holding a pole, a robed man with a hooded head, a man in a red jacket and red shawl holding a stick, and a man in red top and white trousers. A tall brass oil lamp and brass bowls sit on the ground, with snow patches visible nearby.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a snowy camp in winter. A long-haired man in cream and gold-bordered white dhoti and shawl sits on a low seat at the centre, hands pressed to his chest with eyes closed, behind a square brick fire pit with flames and a ladle of offering. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels at left holding a plate of flowers and fruit. Behind them stand men in white kurta-style clothes and a man in a red shawl holding a long stick, along with a man in dark jacket holding a multicoloured fringed umbrella canopy. Brass oil lamp stands, a brass bell and a kalasha-like pot sit near the fire, and snow lies on the ground nearby.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a homa or fire ritual at a forest camp. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream silk-trimmed kurta and white shawl, sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit with burning wood and offerings, gesturing over the flames. A woman in a white sari sits to the left beside baskets of flowers and wood. Several people behind hold large embroidered umbrellas with orange, red and multicoloured fringe; one man in a red shawl and white clothes holds an umbrella, and a standing brass oil lamp rises at right. Bowls of fruit and marigold petals lie around the pit. Trees and snow-dusted ground are in the background.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy pine setting. A long-haired man in a cream and gold tunic and white shawl sits before a square fire pit, raising one hand and holding a ladle or offering over the flames. A woman in white with a gold-edged veil kneels at left holding a brass plate. Standing behind him, a man in a dark jacket and white dhoti holds a dark umbrella, and a man in a red jacket and red-and-gold shawl, with a white dhoti, raises his hand. Ornate red, orange and yellow canopy umbrellas with bird emblems stand nearby, along with tall brass oil lamps, a brass bell and offering plates. A figure in a hooded black garment and a person in a pale blue jacket are also visible.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a wooded mountain camp under grey skies. A long-haired figure in a cream and gold-bordered white shawl and dhoti sits on a wooden chair before a brick fire pit with burning wood, raising both palms toward the flames. A woman in a dark shawl kneels at left beside a silver tray and offerings. Behind, several men in white kurtas and dark jackets stand; one at right wears a red robe, red headwear and an orange-red shawl with hands pressed together. Several brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand on a table, and two large embroidered umbrellas with orange, red and white tassels and bird motifs shelter the scene.2006-04-01Outdoor homa at a camp in snowy woods. A man seated cross-legged in white dhoti and shawl, hands raised palms-out before a fire pit with lit flames and smoke, is the central figure. A woman in white sari with gold border kneels at left beside a plate of flowers and offerings. Standing behind are people in red shawls, white clothes, and a woman in blue head covering. Ornate red and orange umbrellas with white bird motifs stand overhead, and brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels sit on a table at right. Snow lies on the ground.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a ritual fire ceremony at a snowy forest camp. A long-haired man in cream and gold robes sits on a wooden chair with his fingers raised near his temples, in front of a square brick fire pit with burning wood and an oil lamp flame. Behind him a man in a dark jacket holds a large patterned black umbrella, and a man in a red shawl and brown jacket holds a brass oil lamp stand and gestures with his hands. A woman in white with a head covering sits at left beside a brass plate of offerings, and a young woman in a light blue jacket stands at left. Red and orange ceremonial parasols with bird and floral embroidery stand around the scene, with snow and pine trees in the background. Brass bowls, a bell and offering items sit on a blue tarp.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual in a snowy pine woodland. A man with long dark hair, dressed in a cream embroidered jacket over white dhoti-style garments, sits cross-legged before a brick-lined fire pit with burning wood, his hands held over the flames. Beside him a woman in white with a white shawl sits on the ground near brass bowls of flowers and fruit. Standing behind, a man in a black jacket and another in a white kurta hold a multicolored striped parasol overhead, and a man in a red-orange shawl over white clothes holds a long wooden staff. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, and a woman in a light blue jacket stands at left. Ornamental red and orange umbrella-like canopies and a black floral umbrella appear in the background.2006-04-01