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Outdoor fire ritual (homa) at a snowy forest camp. A long-haired figure in white and cream robes with gold trim sits cross-legged before a small fire pit, holding a ladle of offerings toward the flames, with a brass tray of offerings nearby. Behind him, a man in black leather jacket and white dhoti holds a tall red-and-gold umbrella canopy. Standing to the right, a man in red shawl and white robes holds a ritual bell, beside a brass oil lamp (deepam) with a flame. Other attendants in blue and grey hooded jackets stand around, with snow and bare trees behind. Garlands and a conch-shaped object sit on a table at the right. a person appearance is uncertain from this image.

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Outdoor 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.2006-04-01Outdoors 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 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 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.2006-04-01Outdoor 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 fire ritual under overcast skies beneath decorated umbrellas. A man with long dark hair sits in a cream and white ceremonial outfit, his hand extended over a brick fire pit where a fire burns with offerings and sticks. A woman in a black head covering and white sari kneels at left beside a tray of offerings and a container. Behind them, a man in a dark leather jacket and another in white kurta stand near a table with brass lamps. A bearded man in a red shawl and brown cap holds a brass lamp, and a figure in a blue hooded garment holds an orange flag. Garlands of colourful beads hang on a small rounded shrine with a red cloth. The man seated centre has an appearance-based cue of long swept-back hair and ceremonial clothing, labelled as a probable match for Swamiji, presiding over the fire ritual, a homa.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.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual at a snowy forest campsite. A long-haired man in cream and gold-bordered white robes sits cross-legged before a small square fire pit, holding a ladle and offering grains into the flames. A woman in a cream shawl kneels beside him at left. Behind them stands a man in a dark jacket and white dhoti holding a large red-and-orange ornate umbrella, and a man in a rust-red shawl and brown jacket holds a tall brass oil lamp with a flame. Several people in winter jackets and hoods stand around, and a red-and-gold ceremonial parasol appears at right beside a table draped with garlands. The scene is a homa with offerings in brass bowls and a bell at the fire pit.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual (homa) at a winter camp with snow patches and pine trees. A man in a white robe with long dark hair sits on a low seat before a square fire pit containing burning wood and offerings, his palms pressed together. Behind him a standing man in a black jacket holds a large ornate red, orange and gold umbrella-canopy. To the right, a man with a beard wears a red top, red-and-gold shawl and white trousers, holding ritual items beside a tall brass oil lamp (deepam). A woman in a blue hooded jacket holds a red-and-gold ceremonial pot, and another woman in white sits to the left beside brass bowls and a small child. Several other people in blue and white stand in the background. Offerings include a small brass bell, plates of food and marigold-like flowers on a patterned cloth. The visible physical people number about ten.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual at a wooded camp. A long-haired man in cream and white robes sits cross-legged before a small fire pit lined with red and gold cloth, gesturing with his hand over the flames, with a brass bowl and offerings nearby. Beside him a woman in a white shawl kneels. Behind them stand several people in white dhotis and layered clothing, one holding a large red and gold ceremonial umbrella, another in a red shawl holding an orange flag. A tall brass lamp stand, flower garlands and a small copper kalasha are visible on a side table. Pine trees and snow form the backdrop.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual photograph at a wooded mountain camp with snow on the ground. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged before a small fire pit with offerings, gesturing with his hands. Beside him, a woman in a white and cream shawl sits with her hands folded near brass bowls and food offerings. Behind them, a canopy with red, orange and multicoloured fringed drapery is held up by a standing attendant in a dark jacket, and other attendants in white dhotis and brown or saffron-orange shawls stand nearby. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, beside a table draped in white with a small temple-shaped metal object. Several people wear hooded blue and grey jackets against the cold, and a saffron flag is visible at the right edge.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a wooded mountain setting with snow on the ground. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered white kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged behind a small brick fire pit with burning wood and offerings, gesturing over it. A woman in white with a white shawl sits beside him holding a brass bowl, with fruit and offerings on a blue tarp. Standing behind are men in white kurtas and dark jackets; one holds a long brass aarti lamp stand and another a brass oil lamp. A large red, orange and black umbrella with tasselled fringe and a decorated ceremonial parasol shade the group, and a hooded woman in a light blue jacket stands at left. The long-haired seated man has distinctive long swept hair and cream ceremonial dress, so the probable Swamiji cue applies and he is presented as the ritual leader.2006-04-01