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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor 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.2006-04-01Outdoor homa at a snowy forest campsite. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta with white dhoti and shawl sits on a low wooden seat before a brick fire pit with a small burning fire, dry sticks and marigold-decorated edges. A woman in white draped sari kneels at his left beside a tray of fruit and flowers. Behind him a man in a dark leather jacket and white dhoti holds a large ornate umbrella with red and orange fringes, and a bearded man in a red shawl and rust jacket holds a ritual item. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, a brass bell and bowl rest near the fire, and a woman in a light blue hooded jacket watches at left. Several ceremonial umbrellas with flower-patterned fabric frame the scene. The long-haired man has long swept-back hair, ornate cream clothing and white shawl; his appearance is consistent with the a person page label but not sufficiently distinctive, so identity is unsure. Six people are visible.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 (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 in a wooded camp setting under overcast skies. A long-haired man in a cream silk robe with gold border sits before a square brick fire pit with flames, feeding offerings from a brass bowl with both hands, with a microphone clipped to his clothing. Two attendants in white kurta-pajama hold ornate multicoloured umbrellas with red fringes and decorated canopy panels above him; the attendant on the right wears a red shawl and dark knitted cap. A seated woman in a white sari with gold border sits to the left beside a brass plate, and a brass oil lamp stands at right with a bell and flower offerings on the ground. Shelter tents and a table with brass ritual vessels appear behind. The man's appearance does not clearly establish his identity, so he is described by role as the officiant of a homa.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 forest camp with snow on the ground. A figure with long dark hair in a white and gold robe sits cross-legged with palms pressed together before a brick-built fire pit edged with colourful tiles, flames rising from wood. Behind him a man in a dark jacket and white dhoti holds a large ornate red, orange and yellow canopy on a pole, and a man in a red shawl and white clothes raises a hand near his face. A woman in white with a golden border kneels at left beside a brass bowl and flower offerings. Brass oil lamps and pots stand nearby, and a wooden chariot-like canopy ornamented with bird motifs stands at right.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 forest clearing. A seated man in a cream and white robe with long dark hair raises one hand over a brick fire pit where flames burn, with ghee-like offerings nearby. A woman in white sits at left tending the fire with a ladle. Standing behind are men in white dhotis and dark jackets, one in a red robe and maroon head covering holding a yellow-and-red umbrella, and a person in a light blue hooded robe at right. A tall brass lamp stand and brass oil lamps sit beside the fire, with floral garlands and a small brass kalasha at right. Colorful umbrellas with white bird emblems and an orange flag complete the scene. A homa or yagna is being performed.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy forest clearing. A figure with long dark hair wears a cream and gold-bordered kurta with white dhoti, seated before a brick homa pit filled with burning embers and marigold-like flowers, pouring offerings with a ladle. Behind him, a standing man in red shawl and brown knit cap holds a long wooden stick, and another man in white holds a ceremonial umbrella. A woman in white sari sits to the left with a brass bowl, and a standing woman in a light blue hooded jacket watches. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass vessel stand nearby, under a decorated black umbrella with coloured fringe, with fallen snow on the ground. Homa ritual with offerings, Idyllwild, California.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 in a snowy pine woodland. A man with long dark hair, dressed in a cream embroidered jacket over white dhoti-style garments, sits cross-legged before a brick-lined fire pit with burning wood, his hands held over the flames. Beside him a woman in white with a white shawl sits on the ground near brass bowls of flowers and fruit. Standing behind, a man in a black jacket and another in a white kurta hold a multicolored striped parasol overhead, and a man in a red-orange shawl over white clothes holds a long wooden staff. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, and a woman in a light blue jacket stands at left. Ornamental red and orange umbrella-like canopies and a black floral umbrella appear in the background.2006-04-01