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Outdoor ritual at a forest camp. A long-haired figure in a cream-and-white kurta with a white dhoti sits on a wooden seat, raising one arm and holding a stick over a small fire pit with burning offerings in front. A bright brass lamp stand stands beside the fire. Behind, a man in a dark jacket and a man in white kurta stand near two ornate red, orange and gold parasols with floral embroidery. A man in a red jacket with a gold-and-red shawl and a brown knit cap holds a parasol pole. A woman in a blue headscarf stands at right and a young woman in white sits at left beside a tray of offerings. Pine trees and a blue tarp are visible in the background.

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Outdoor 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 ritual at a snowy forest camp. A long-haired man in a beige kurta with white shawl sits on a wooden seat before a fire pit, hands raised above his head in a blessing gesture. Behind him, a man in a black jacket and a man in a white robe with a black shawl stand with hands folded. At right, a man in a red jacket with a patterned scarf holds a small sounding instrument and gestures, and another man in a brown jacket and white trousers stands beside a tall brass oil lamp. A woman in white sari with gold border kneels at left beside a brass plate of offerings. A decorated canopy with red, yellow and multicolored fringe shelters the seated figure, and a patterned umbrella is held overhead. Brass bells, bowls and a kalasha sit on a blue cloth, with a visible flame in the fire pit.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a forest camp. A long-haired man in cream and white robes sits before a small fire pit with a flame, making a mudra with both hands near his face, a ritual homa or yagna. Brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand, a kalasha-style vessel, flower garlands and offering plates sit on white cloths. Behind him stand several people: a man in a black leather jacket, a man in white with a mala, and a man in a red shirt holding a red and gold shawl with his palms together. A woman in a blue hooded wrap stands at right beside a decorated orange flag. Two colourful umbrellas with embroidered orange and red panels, fringed in multicolour tassels, shade the scene, and a grey floral umbrella is held overhead.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual homa at a wooded camp. A seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a cream-coloured silk kurta with gold trim and a white dhoti, a sacred thread and a dark bead necklace, one hand raised above a small fire burning in a decorated fire pit. Two standing men in white and a black leather jacket, and a man in a red shawl with orange-red stole, hold ceremonial ornate umbrellas with orange, red and white embroidered canopies. A brass oil lamp stands at the right and a woman in a blue shawl watches from the right, while a woman in white and black seated at the left holds a tray of offerings. Brass vessels, marigold petals and a patterned cloth cover the ground.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 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.2006-04-01A 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 in a pine-forest clearing. A long-haired figure in a cream-coloured kurta with a gold-bordered white dhoti sits on a wooden seat before a small fire pit with a flame, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a stick. Behind him stand several people: a man in a black leather jacket with a white kurta, a man in a white kurta with a black cord necklace, a man in a red shawl and red top holding a red-and-gold umbrella, and a woman in a light blue shawl. Ornate red-and-gold canopy umbrellas with floral and bird embroidery shade the scene. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, and brass vessels and a lit homa with offerings sit on a tray in front. Four people are visible, with a woman seated at the left edge.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 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 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.2006-04-01Outdoors 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.2006-04-01