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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor 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 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 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.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a snowy forest camp. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged behind a brick fire pit lined with marigold-yellow flowers, feeding offerings into a small fire while raising one hand. Near him a woman in a white shawl kneels beside silver bowls and yellow flowers, and a man in dark jacket and white dhoti holds a long red-and-orange ceremonial umbrella. A bearded man in a red fleece and gold-bordered red shawl stands holding a long staff. Brass oil lamps and a hand bell rest on the ground, and several people in white and in colourful umbrellas and fabric stand nearby. The scene looks like a homa or yagna with a fire pit, not a crowd event.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 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 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.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a snowy mountain camp under a fringed red-and-gold canopy. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered white robe sits cross-legged before a square fire pit, offering into flames. A woman in a dark hooded shawl and white garment kneels at left holding a plate of flowers and offerings. Standing attendants hold umbrellas and a tall brass oil lamp; a man in a red shawl with his hands together and a man in a dark jacket stand nearby. Garlands in red, green and orange hang on a white-draped table at right beside a copper vessel. Snow patches lie on the ground behind wooden benches. The scene shows a homa with an abhishekam-style setup.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.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor homa or fire ritual. A long-haired man in a cream and gold silk kurta sits on a wooden seat before a brick fire pit holding wood sticks, and he holds flower petals in his hand. A woman in white with a gold border kneels at left, offering a plate of fruit or offerings. Standing behind him, a man in a white kurta with a dark shawl and rudraksha-style mala raises a hand, and a man in a dark jacket holds a long pole for an umbrella. Above them, ornate orange and red embroidered umbrellas and a brass oil lamp stand, along with brass vessels and a kalasha, complete the ceremonial setting. Garlands in rainbow colours lie on a white-draped table at right. Several onlookers stand behind in winter clothes, some with headscarves. a person appears as the seated man, identified by long swept hair, a cream silk garment with gold border and a central role at the fire pit.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a snowy camp with a brick-lined homa fire pit in front, flames rising from burning wood and offerings on plates of flowers and fruit. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered kurta sits centrally with hands pressed together, seated on a cushion. A woman in a white and gold-bordered shawl kneels at left beside the fire. Standing behind, a man in a black leather jacket and white kurta holds a red and gold ornate umbrella, while a man in white with a dark shawl holds a brass oil lamp stand. A person in a light blue headwrap and brown jacket holds a yellow and red umbrella at right. Brass lamps, a garlanded kalasha-like vessel and a shrine with marigold garlands are on a white-draped table nearby. Four to six people are visible.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a fire pit lined with brick and decorated with flowers, with flames rising from burning wood. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream-coloured embroidered kurta and white dhoti with gold border, sits cross-legged holding a copper ladle over the fire and a small bell in his other hand, appearing to conduct a homa. A woman in a cream and white sari sits to the left holding a small offering, with brass plates of food and fruit nearby. A man in a black leather jacket and white kurta holds a brass plate, and a man in a red jacket with a red-and-gold shawl stands at right holding a brass lamp stand. Behind them are ornate red and orange ceremonial umbrellas, a red banner with painted elephants and birds, and brass ritual vessels on a table under a rainy sky. Five people are visible.2006-04-01