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Outdoor fire ritual in a pine forest. A long-haired man in a cream and white robe sits on a wooden seat before a small brass-edged fire pit with flames, raising his hands overhead. Two attendants hold large umbrellas over him: one with red, orange and multicoloured tassels and an embroidered canopy, the other a dark umbrella with white flowers. A man in a red shawl and white garments stands with palms pressed together, and a man in a dark leather jacket stands nearby. A woman in white kneels at left beside offering trays with fruit and a coconut. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, and a figure in a blue hooded garment is at far right. Coloured garlands and a saffron flag appear at the edges, and a white tent is visible behind.

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Outdoor fire ritual in a wooded mountain camp under grey skies. A long-haired figure in a cream and gold-bordered white shawl and dhoti sits on a wooden chair before a brick fire pit with burning wood, raising both palms toward the flames. A woman in a dark shawl kneels at left beside a silver tray and offerings. Behind, several men in white kurtas and dark jackets stand; one at right wears a red robe, red headwear and an orange-red shawl with hands pressed together. Several brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand on a table, and two large embroidered umbrellas with orange, red and white tassels and bird motifs shelter the scene.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a forest camp with snow patches, where a seated man with long dark hair in cream silk clothing and a white shawl sits before a square brick fire pit with a burning homa fire and a brass bowl of offerings. Behind him, a man in a black jacket holds a large ornate umbrella with red, orange and multicoloured fringe over the seated figure. A man in a rust-red shawl and white dhoti holds a long stick and stands near brass oil lamps; a woman in white sari with gold border kneels at left holding a brass plate. Brass lamps, flower garlands and fruit sit on a table. Several other people in hooded jackets and white clothing stand around, and a decorated palanquin with red and orange embroidered panels is visible at right. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair and a distinctive cream silk outfit with ceremonial gold trim, presiding over the homa.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy pine setting. A long-haired man in a cream and gold tunic and white shawl sits before a square fire pit, raising one hand and holding a ladle or offering over the flames. A woman in white with a gold-edged veil kneels at left holding a brass plate. Standing behind him, a man in a dark jacket and white dhoti holds a dark umbrella, and a man in a red jacket and red-and-gold shawl, with a white dhoti, raises his hand. Ornate red, orange and yellow canopy umbrellas with bird emblems stand nearby, along with tall brass oil lamps, a brass bell and offering plates. A figure in a hooded black garment and a person in a pale blue jacket are also visible.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a wooded camp in winter, with snow patches visible. A long-haired man in a cream and gold silk garment and white dhoti sits in front of a brick fire pit where a flame burns, raising one hand in a gesture. A woman in white with a gold-bordered shawl kneels at left holding a brass dish. Behind him stand men in white kurtas and a man in a red shawl holding a large multicoloured parasol with fringed tassels and bird motifs. A tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at right beside a brass bell and offerings of marigolds and fruit. Several onlookers in jackets watch nearby. Swamiji appearance is probable for the seated central figure: long swept-back hair and a gold-bordered cream garment, with the sitter's ritual seat and the parasol framing him as the central officiant. Visible rituals appear to be a homa at the fire pit with a brass lamp and offerings.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual (homa) at a brick fire pit with burning wood, flames and scattered flower petals, under a chilly forested setting with patches of snow. Around him, a man in a black jacket and white dhoti holds a tall decorated umbrella pole, a man in red shawl with gold border stands with hands folded, a woman in a blue hooded shawl stands at right, and a person in a dark headscarf sits at left beside a tray of offerings. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, brass plates, fruit, cinnamon-like sticks and a white-clothed table holding ritual items sit nearby, with colourful garlands and a bright orange flag visible on the right.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a wooded camp in winter, with snow on the ground and benches behind. A central seated man with long dark hair wears a cream-coloured kurta and white shawl and makes gestures with both hands over a small brick fire pit where a flame burns. Beside him a woman in white sari with gold border holds a brass plate, and a seated woman in white with a head covering holds offerings. Standing attendants hold a large ornate embroidered umbrella and a tall brass lamp stand with a lit oil lamp; one man wears a dark jacket, another a red shawl and dark cap, and a hooded person in white stands behind. Brass bowls and flowers sit near the fire, and a blue tarp lies on the ground. A fire ritual with offerings. Several people are visible.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a snowy pine setting. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream kurta and white dhoti with gold border, sits cross-legged before a square fire pit with burning wood and offerings, his arm extended outward. A woman in a cream sari with a white head covering sits at left holding a brass bowl. Behind him, a multicoloured silk-and-tassel canopy supported on poles with a grey floral umbrella shades the area. Standing attendants include a man in a dark jacket holding a pole, a robed man with a hooded head, a man in a red jacket and red shawl holding a stick, and a man in red top and white trousers. A tall brass oil lamp and brass bowls sit on the ground, with snow patches visible nearby.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual by a fire pit built of brick, edged with yellow and orange decorative marks, with a small flame and offerings of wood. A long-haired man with a cream-coloured embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged on a wooden seat with hands folded at his chest, a probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair and ornate cream-and-gold clothing. A woman in white with a sheer veil kneels at left holding a plate of flowers and offerings. Behind, a standing man in a dark jacket and white dhoti holds a multicoloured umbrella-style canopy, while a man in a red fleece and red shawl with hands pressed together stands among devotees in white. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel stand near the fire, with a grey umbrella overhead and wintry trees in the background. This appears to be a homa with offerings.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual photo under tall pines at a camp setting. A long-haired man in a cream-white silk dhoti and shawl sits on a low wooden seat before a flaming fire pit, one hand raised in blessing while offerings and brass vessels sit on the ritual altar. Around him, several people in white kurta and dhoti stand and watch; a man in a red shawl and red jacket holds a decorated umbrella, and a woman in a blue head covering stands at right beside a tall brass oil lamp and an orange flag. Decorated umbrellas with floral and bird motifs shelter the scene, and a woman in a cream salwar sits at left near a tray. The setting is a fire ritual with an oil lamp and umbrellas, consistent with a homa or puja.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a forested camp with snow on the ground. A long-haired man in cream and gold-bordered white robes sits on a wooden chair before a brick fire pit with burning wood, holding a ladle-like vessel over the flames. A man in a black jacket and white dhoti holds a large ornate red, orange and gold parasol overhead. Behind them a man in a red shawl and white kurta holds a hand to his mouth, and a man in a dark jacket and white pants stands beside a tall brass lamp stand. A woman in white sari with gold border sits at left beside brass plates of flowers and offerings, and a woman in a light blue jacket watches from the back left. Brass kalasha vessels and lamps are arranged on the ground. Photographed as a homa-style fire offering.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual homa at a snowy forest camp, a fire burning in a tiled fire pit with offerings and flower petals in front of a seated man with long dark hair wearing a cream kurta and white dhoti, hands raised in prayer. A woman in a cream dupatta sits at left holding a brass plate. Behind them, a standing man in a dark jacket holds a large multicoloured fringed parasol, and robed attendants in white and black stand nearby, one in a red shawl. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right beside people in white and red clothing, with umbrellas overhead and snow on the ground.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a homa or fire ritual at a forest camp. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream silk-trimmed kurta and white shawl, sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit with burning wood and offerings, gesturing over the flames. A woman in a white sari sits to the left beside baskets of flowers and wood. Several people behind hold large embroidered umbrellas with orange, red and multicoloured fringe; one man in a red shawl and white clothes holds an umbrella, and a standing brass oil lamp rises at right. Bowls of fruit and marigold petals lie around the pit. Trees and snow-dusted ground are in the background.2006-04-01