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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy pine forest. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a cream and white garment with gold border, sits on a wooden chair with arms crossed over his chest in front of a brick fire pit where a wood fire burns with flowers and offerings. Behind him, men in white dhotis and a man in a red-brown shawl hold a multicoloured fringed canopy and ceremonial parasols. To the left a woman in a white sari holds a brass bowl beside plates of flowers and offerings, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. Brass vessels and a bell rest near the fire.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 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 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.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual. A man with long dark hair, dressed in a cream and gold embroidered kurta and white dhoti, sits on a chair before a brick fire pit with burning wood and a brass bowl of offerings. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels at left holding a brass plate. Behind him, a man in a dark jacket holds a large multicoloured umbrella canopy, while a man in a red jacket with a gold-striped shawl and a person in white and black stand nearby. A tall brass lamp stand and a bell sit at right, with a bright ceremonial umbrella and other attendants in white.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual homa at a snowy mountain camp. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing a cream and gold-trimmed white garment, sits with palms pressed together before a square fire pit where flames rise from wood. Behind him a man in a black jacket and white dhoti holds a large ornate red-and-gold umbrella, and a man in a brown jacket and red shawl, with a brown cap, stands with hands folded. Nearby a woman in white with a gold-edged shawl sits holding a bowl, and a man in a blue hooded top holds an orange flag. Tall brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, floral garlands and a small decorated vessel sit on a white-draped table. Snow is on the ground and trees stand behind.2006-04-01Outdoor 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 (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 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 in snowy pine woods under a red, yellow and multicoloured ceremonial canopy with fringed edges. A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged in a cream-white silk garment with gold borders and cupped hands over a small fire pit with flowers and offerings. Standing around him are devotees in white kurta-style clothes; one in a red shawl holds a brass lamp, and others in blue jackets, brown and black jackets hold ceremonial umbrellas and a tall orange flag. A woman in white sari with a brass bowl sits at left. A brass oil lamp, a brass bell and a kalasha-style vessel with garlands stand on a white-draped table to the right. Hindu fire ritual.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