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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.

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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.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 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.2006-04-01A 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.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual at a snowy forest camp. A man with long dark hair sits on a wooden chair in white clothes with gold trim, hands crossed over his chest, before a small fire pit with a homa fire on a patterned mat. Behind him, a man in a black jacket holds a red-and-gold ornate umbrella, and a man in a red shawl and brown cap holds a ceremonial staff. Other attendants in white kurta-style clothes and hooded jackets stand nearby, some holding decorated ceremonial items. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot, a plate of offerings, and a kalasha with a red cloth and garlands sit on a table at right. Snow lies on the ground. Photo may show a yagna or homa in progress.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.2006-04-01Outdoors 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.2006-04-01An outdoor homa at a wooded camp. A long-haired man in cream and gold-bordered white robes sits on a low wooden seat with his palms cupped over a small brick fire pit where flames burn; a woman in a cream shawl kneels beside him at the fire. Around them stand attendants in white kurtas, a dark jacket and a brown jacket; a woman in a light blue jacket and a woman in a blue head covering hold large decorated umbrellas with red and yellow panels showing white doves. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha and a brass bell sit on a white-draped table, with marigold flower garlands and fruit offerings on banana leaves and trays in front. Patches of snow lie on the ground behind.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.2006-04-01Outdoor 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 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 photograph of a homa at a forest camp, with a fire burning in a square brick-and-tile fire pit. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream kurta and white dhoti, sits cross-legged at the fire, holding a wooden ladle and offering into the flames. A woman in a white sari sits at left beside offerings and a bowl. Behind them, a standing man in a black leather jacket, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala, and a man in a red shawl and maroon top hold red and orange ceremonial umbrellas and a tall brass lamp stand. A brass kalasha and garlands of flowers appear at right. Trees and overcast light surround the scene.2006-04-01