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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.

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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.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 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 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.2006-04-01Outdoors 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 fire ritual in a snowy forest clearing. A long-haired figure in a cream-white robe with gold trim sits cross-legged before a square fire pit, palms pressed together in prayer, with ash and flower offerings and a brass bowl nearby. Behind him, standing attendants in white dhotis or kurtas hold up an ornate multicoloured parasol and a tall brass oil lamp, while a man in a red shawl with gold border and a red-brown jacket stands with hands folded. A woman in a white veil sits to the left beside a metal offering dish, and a person in a light-blue hooded jacket holds a red-and-white ceremonial umbrella at right. Patches of snow and a blue tarp lie on the ground, with a white-draped table holding a garland. Mentioned ritual: homa fire with offerings.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 at a snowy forest camp. A long-haired man in cream and gold-bordered white robes sits on a low seat with palms pressed together in namaskar, before a fire-pit altar strewn with flowers and offerings. A seated woman in white shawl kneels at left beside brass bowls and fruit. Behind him a standing man in dark jacket and white dhoti holds a multicoloured fringed parasol, and a man in red shawl with gold border stands with hands folded beside a tall brass oil lamp. Other attendants in winter hats and blue hoodies hold embroidered umbrella-like canopies with bird motifs. Pine trees and snow surround the setting.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 ritual at a forest camp under overcast skies. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream-coloured kurta and white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl, sits on a chair with both palms raised before a small square fire pit with burning embers. A woman in white sari with a light veil kneels to the left beside brass bowls of offerings and flower petals. Behind him, a man in a dark jacket holds a large ornate parasol with red, orange and multicoloured tassels, and a man in a red jacket and gold-patterned shawl stands with hands clasped. Other attendants wear white, brown and blue hooded jackets. A tall brass oil lamp stands on the right, a brass bell sits on the ground, and a garlanded table holds flowers and a small bronze kalasha.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.2006-04-01