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Outdoor photo of a homa at a fire pit lined with brick and decorative tiles, with flames rising from burning sticks. In the foreground a person with long dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered jacket over white robes, uses a long ladle to pour offering into the fire; a brass bell and a bowl of ghee and flowers sit beside the pit. Behind them a large crowd sits on dirt ground, many wrapped in shawls and hoods in purple, orange, blue and white, with a few men in white kurtas. A blue and white umbrella and red and orange draped cloth appear at the right edge. About 30 to 40 people visible.

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Outdoor photograph of a homa at a tiled brick fire pit in a dirt clearing. A flame rises from burning wood, with a brass bell, a small bowl of offerings, and yellow flowers beside it. A person with long dark hair in a cream and white ceremonial garment with gold trim sits at right, holding a long ladle over the fire, with a white-clad assistant behind. Under a blue and white umbrella, about a dozen seated devotees in warm wraps, shawls and hooded jackets sit in a row behind the fire pit, with more people further back. The long-haired figure shows cues consistent with the candidate, though the face is not visible and the identity is uncertain.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a camp on an overcast day. A brick-edged fire pit with a burning flame and wood sits in the foreground, with flower petals and brass dishes nearby. A man with long dark hair and a cream-coloured kurta with gold trim sits on a wooden stool, holding a ladle over the fire. Beside him a woman in a white and black garment pours from a small vessel. At right a person in a red shawl stands by tall brass lamp stands and a brass bowl. Behind them, a crowd of people sits on benches and wraps themselves in shawls, and a blue and white umbrella stands at left. The man with long hair matches the page's probable-candidate cues of long hair and a distinctive cream and gold ritual garment, though the image alone cannot confirm identity. This appears to be a homa or yagna with a fire offering.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a wooded mountain camp under overcast skies. A long-haired man in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a white shawl sits cross-legged before a brick-lined fire pit, his hands extended over a small flame; a bowl sits near the fire. Behind him stand devotees in white dhotis and orange-red shawls, one holding a large golden oil lamp, and figures under orange and red umbrellas. A woman in a cream and gold sari kneels at left beside offering trays with flowers and fruit. Brass pots and bells rest on tables, and a garlanded kalasha stands at right.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor homa at a snowy camp. A person with long dark hair, wearing a cream silk top and white dhoti, sits cross-legged before a square brick fire pit where flames rise from wooden sticks. Offerings of flowers, fruit and a steel pot sit nearby. A woman in white sits on the left tending offerings, and white-clad devotees stand behind with ceremonial staffs, brass lamps and a kalasha on a white-draped table to the right, with snow visible in the background. a person cues: long swept-back hair and a golden-hued garment, seated in the central role of performing the fire ritual.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a camp setting with pine trees behind. A central fire pit made of red brick with a square hearth holds burning wood and a flame, while a man with long dark hair and a cream silk kurta pours from a ladle into the fire. Beside him a woman in a white sari with gold border sits and tends offerings on trays holding wood, flowers and small vessels. Several people in white kurtas and dhotis stand around, one holding a tall brass lamp stand and another a long pole with an orange and red canopy overhead. On the right stands a table draped in white with colourful flower garlands and a bundled decorative figure. Brass kalashas and lamps sit on the ground nearby, and orange flags are visible. This appears to be a homa or yagna.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual. A man with long dark hair in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged, hands together over the fire, and a woman in a cream sari with gold border kneels to the left beside offerings. Behind them, a standing man in white and a man in a red shawl stand near tall brass oil lamps and a white-draped table with garlands. Several bystanders in jackets and head coverings watch, and orange and red umbrellas stand overhead. A small brass kalasha and garlanded objects sit at the right. The setting is wooded with snow on the ground. a person: the seated man with long hair, cream kurta and cross-legged posture beside the fire pit.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a fire ritual. A long-haired figure in cream and white robes kneels at a square brick fire pit with a bright flame, adding offerings from a metal bowl. Beside them a woman in white with a dark shawl holds a plate of flowers and petals. Behind, standing devotees in white dhotis and a man in a red shawl hold hands together in prayer, and a brass lamp stand and umbrellas with orange and yellow canopies frame the scene. Garlands in pink, green and white hang on a table at right, and a small brass vessel sits near the pit.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual (homa) at a square brick fire pit lined with yellow and orange painted tiles, with ash and burning sticks inside. A person in a cream and gold-bordered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged, dropping an offering into the flame with one hand while holding a small brass bowl. To the left, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with gold bangles sits beside a bowl of yellow and pink flowers, bundles of wood, and small metal vessels. Behind them, standing participants wear white dhotis and kurtas. A tall brass lamp stand and a small brass oil lamp rest on the ground, and a wide blue tarp covers the floor.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a homa at a camp setting on a gray, overcast day. In the foreground a brick-lined fire pit with flames and wood sticks is decorated with pink and yellow flowers. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream and white dhoti-style garment with gold trim, sits on a wooden chair pouring liquid from a ladle into the fire. A woman in white with a dark shawl kneels beside him, holding a bowl and a metal vessel. A brass bell and plates of offerings sit near the fire. A blue-and-white umbrella stands at left, and red and white clad people and other attendees stand or sit behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair and a distinctive cream gold-trimmed garment, and is conducting the fire ritual as the presiding figure.2006-04-01A photograph of a homa fire ritual outdoors on a damp day. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta with a gold border sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit where flames rise from burning sticks, and he is feeding it with his hand. Behind him, figures in white clothes stand and a red and gold shawl is draped over one person's shoulder. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot, a tray of flowers, coconuts and wooden sticks sit around the pit, with a brass lamp and flower petals placed on the brick edge.2006-04-01Outdoor homa ritual at a camp in winter, with patches of snow on the ground. A seated figure with long dark hair wears a cream embroidered jacket over white garments and leans forward to place sticks on a flaming brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers. Around them stand devotees in white and cream clothes, one with a dark coat and a gold pendant, and a woman in a light blue headscarf. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, plates of flowers, fruit and offerings, and garlands with colourful beads surround the fire pit. A tall wooden staff and orange and gold ceremonial cloths are visible. The figure with long hair and cream jacket matches appearance cues for a person, but the face and attire alone are not conclusive.2006-04-01A photograph of a homa fire ritual outdoors. A seated figure with long, dark, loose hair wears a cream kurta with gold trim and a cream shawl, feeding offerings into a small square fire pit lined with marigold garlands and flowers. A kneeling woman in white with a white head veil and gold-bordered sari holds a brass tray of yellow flowers beside them. Standing behind are men in white dhotis and a man in a red and gold shawl, and a large brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps is visible at right. A brass bell and a ladle rest near the fire. The scene appears to be a yagna or homa in an open-air setting.2006-04-01