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Outdoor ritual at a pine-forest camp with snow patches on the ground. A central seated figure with long dark hair wears a cream embroidered kurta and white shawl, raising one hand over a small fire pit with burning wood and a brass dish of offerings; a bell and orange fruit sit on the altar. Behind him stand a man in a black jacket and white dhoti holding a large multicoloured ceremonial parasol with tassels, a hooded figure in black and white, and a man in red jacket and red shawl holding a fan-like ritual object. A woman in white sari with a veil kneels at left holding a brass tray, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at right. Two red, orange and yellow decorative poles rise at the sides. Several people in winter coats stand further back among the trees.

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Outdoor 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 at a forest camp with snow on the ground. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti-style cloth, sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit lined with yellow marigold flowers, with a small fire burning and a ladle in hand. A woman in a white sari with gold border sits to the left beside a brass bowl and flower plate. Behind, a man in a dark jacket holds a large colourful ceremonial umbrella, and a man in a red shawl and brown knit cap chants with a hand raised. Brass lamps stand nearby and several people in white garments and hooded jackets stand in the background. This appears to be a homa or yagna with offerings. a person: the seated man has long dark hair and cream embroidered attire, a candidate for the a person role.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 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 fire ritual (homa) at a brick-lined fire pit in a snowy pine forest. A man with long dark hair, in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti with gold border, sits with palms pressed together in namaste before the flames. Behind him, a man in a black jacket and white clothes holds a colourful embroidered umbrella with tassels. A man in a red shawl and white kurta holds a ritual object, and a woman in white sari with gold border sits at left tending offerings. Brass lamps and a kalasha stand beside the fire, with marigold flowers and fruit on trays. Background shows snow and a wooden stage area. Probable Swamiji seated centre with distinctive long hair and ceremonial clothing.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 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.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 (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 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 fire ritual in a wooded camp with snow on the ground. A seated man in white robes with a gold-bordered shawl and long dark hair raises both hands over a square brick fire pit where a fire burns with offerings nearby. Under colourful umbrellas with bird emblems, a man in a black jacket and a bearded man in a red shawl and knit cap stand attending. A woman in white sari-style wrap sits at left beside brass plates of flowers and fruit, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. a person appearance-based label: the seated figure has long hair and white ritual clothing with gold trim; identity is uncertain from appearance alone. The scene shows a homa with offerings.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.2006-04-01