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Outdoor ritual at a wooded camp: a long-haired man in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a white dhoti sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat, gesturing over a small fire pit with ash and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a veil sits at left beside brass bowls and flowers. Behind him, a standing man in a navy jacket and white dhoti holds a red, orange and white canopy pole over the scene. To the right, a man in a red shawl with gold border and a man in a brown jacket stand near a tall brass oil lamp. A woman in a blue hooded shawl stands at far right beside an orange and yellow ceremonial umbrella and a flag. Several other people in winter coats and hoods stand in the background among pine trees, with a table draped in white cloth.

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Outdoors 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.2006-04-01A 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.2006-04-01A 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 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 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.2006-04-01Outdoor 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 with snow on the ground. A long-haired man in a cream kurta and white dhoti sits with palms joined before a small sacred fire pit with burning wood and offerings. Behind him, attendants hold up a red and gold ceremonial parasol and a tall orange flag. A standing man in a dark jacket and white clothes holds the parasol, another wears a red shawl and brown jacket with palms together, and a figure in a dark hooded top stands nearby. A woman in white with a gold-rimmed shawl kneels at left holding a brass bowl. Brass lamps, a brass pot, and flower garlands rest on a white table at right. a person appearance is only a probable candidate and uncertain from the image alone.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 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 fire ritual at a snowy camp, with a small fire pit in the foreground holding a burning fire and offerings. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream-colored dhoti and shawl, sits on a wooden chair with hands joined, appearing to be the central figure of the homa. A kneeling woman in a white sari with a shawl holds a brass plate of flowers and offerings beside the fire. Standing behind are men in white dhotis and a man in a red shawl holding an orange ceremonial umbrella, while a person in a blue wrap stands at right. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, and garlanded items sit on white cloths under pine trees, with an orange and white ceremonial umbrella overhead.2006-04-01An outdoor fire ritual at a wooded mountain camp with patches of snow. A bearded man with long hair, wearing white ceremonial clothing with gold-bordered cloth, sits on a mat before a small fire pit with burning wood, pouring an offering from a vessel while holding a small bowl. Beside him, a man in white kurta and black vest pours from a brass pot. A woman in a white shawl with gold border sits to the left, and a man in a maroon shawl stands near a tall brass oil lamp. Brass ritual vessels, fruit and flower offerings sit on a decorated tray, and ornate red and orange umbrellas with bird emblems stand overhead. Several onlookers in winter jackets stand in the background, and a saffron-orange flag appears at right. The scene reads as a homa-style fire offering.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a forest camp in winter, with snow on the ground and tall pines behind. A long-haired man seated on a low wooden seat in white and cream robes, hands pressed together at his face, sits before a small fire pit with a brick-framed base, with a brass bowl of offerings nearby. A woman in a white sari with a veil sits at left beside the fire. Standing behind them, a man in a dark jacket holds a large multicoloured canopy umbrella, and a man in a red shawl and brown jacket holds a tall brass oil lamp with a flame. Others in blue hooded jackets and white clothes stand around, and a banner-like red flag and orange and yellow ceremonial umbrellas with white bird emblems are visible at right. Garlands and a small decorated kalasha sit on a white table.2006-04-01