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Outdoor ritual at a snowy forest camp. A long-haired man in a beige kurta with white shawl sits on a wooden seat before a fire pit, hands raised above his head in a blessing gesture. Behind him, a man in a black jacket and a man in a white robe with a black shawl stand with hands folded. At right, a man in a red jacket with a patterned scarf holds a small sounding instrument and gestures, and another man in a brown jacket and white trousers stands beside a tall brass oil lamp. A woman in white sari with gold border kneels at left beside a brass plate of offerings. A decorated canopy with red, yellow and multicolored fringe shelters the seated figure, and a patterned umbrella is held overhead. Brass bells, bowls and a kalasha sit on a blue cloth, with a visible flame in the fire pit.

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Outdoor ritual photograph in a snowy pine forest. A man in white robes with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a chair before a square brick fire pit holding burning embers, his palms pressed together in prayer, possibly a person given the long dark hair and white ceremonial clothing, though the appearance cues are uncertain. A woman in a white sari with a shawl sits at left holding a brass dish. A man in a dark jacket holds a large multicoloured canopy with ornate floral patterns, and a man in a rust-red shawl and white dhoti holds a long ritual stick. Beside the fire stands a tall brass lamp, and marigold petals and offerings lie around the pit.2006-04-01Outdoor 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 camp with snow patches and pine trees. A seated woman in white clothes with gold borders and a long dark braid bows her head with hands at her hair, while a fire burns in a brick-and-tile homa pit decorated with orange and yellow flowers and marigolds. A bearded man in a red shawl and red top holds a ceremonial implement, and a standing man in a dark jacket and white dhoti holds a pole with a multicoloured fringed canopy above the group. A second woman in white with a gold border kneels at left, holding a brass plate. Brass oil lamps and a bell sit beside the pit, and a woman in a light blue jacket stands behind. Festive colourful umbrellas and canopy poles frame the scene.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a wooded camp setting with snow on the ground. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered jacket over white garments with gold borders, sits cross-legged before a fire pit and gestures over the flames. Beside her, a woman in white draped in a white head covering holds a brass bowl. A man in a dark jacket and white clothes holds a red-and-orange canopy pole above the scene, and another man in a red shawl with gold borders holds a long stick. Brass lamps, a brass vessel, fruit, and an umbrella sit nearby, and a decorated canopy with tassels shelters the area. A homa is visible, with ash and burning wood in a tiled fire pit.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 pine forest under overcast skies. A long-haired man in a cream-gold silk garment with white dhoti sits cross-legged before a square fire pit with burning wood and offerings, pouring ghee or offering with a ladle held in his hands. Beside him a woman in white sari with golden border sits with a brass bowl. Standing behind, a man in a black jacket and white dhoti holds a multicoloured ceremonial parasol with red, orange and green fringes, while a man in a red shawl with gold border and white clothes holds a tall brass oil lamp (deepa) burning. A woman in a light blue jacket and a person in a hooded jacket stand nearby, a grey umbrella shelters the scene, and smoke rises from the fire.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual photograph at a wooded camp in winter, with patches of snow on the ground. A long-haired man in a cream and white dhoti-style garment with a cream shawl sits on a low wooden seat before a small puja arrangement with a brass bell, a silver bowl, and fruit and flower offerings. Beside him a woman in white sari with a cream wrap sits on the left. Behind them, men in white dhotis and dark jackets or maroon and red shawls stand holding a tall brass oil lamp and a multicoloured canopy umbrella with fringed edges. A young woman in a light blue hooded jacket stands at the left edge. A flag on a pole and a garland of multicoloured flowers appear on the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated long-haired man in cream and white, with long hair and a white shawl, performing a puja at the centre. This is a photo.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 (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 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.2006-04-01Outdoors 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.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a forest camp. A long-haired figure in a cream-and-white kurta with a white dhoti sits on a wooden seat, raising one arm and holding a stick over a small fire pit with burning offerings in front. A bright brass lamp stand stands beside the fire. Behind, a man in a dark jacket and a man in white kurta stand near two ornate red, orange and gold parasols with floral embroidery. A man in a red jacket with a gold-and-red shawl and a brown knit cap holds a parasol pole. A woman in a blue headscarf stands at right and a young woman in white sits at left beside a tray of offerings. Pine trees and a blue tarp are visible in the background.2006-04-01