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Outdoor photo on a pebbled beach under grey skies, with a group gathered around a small fire ringed by stones. A long-haired young man in a white kurta with a cream shawl sits cross-legged on a white cloth, arms extended over the flames. A bearded man in a navy jacket kneels at left, sprinkling offerings from a brown paper packet into the fire. Around them, people hold umbrellas and stand in coats, including a man in a maroon shawl and a man in a grey blanket kneeling at right. Two blue tents are visible behind the crowd.

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Outdoor fire ritual on a gravel and stone ground with people seated around a small fire pit. A bald man with a grey beard in a navy fleece jacket leans in to feed a folded paper or offering into the flames with his right hand. A man with long dark hair in a white kurta with embroidered collar and a pale gold shawl sits cross-legged on a white cloth, one hand extended toward the fire. To the right, a man in a grey wrap and khaki trousers sits on the stones. Behind them, a crowd of people wearing jackets, scarves, long skirts and colourful clothing sits closely together. Smoke rises from the fire.2005-05-08Outdoor fire ritual on a rocky ground beside a river under black-and-white umbrellas in light rain. A central figure in a white robe with a gold-coloured shawl and long dark hair sits cross-legged before a small fire ringed with stones, holding a hand near the flame and offering something into it. Around them devotees sit closely: a man in a grey jacket holds a steel bowl and a plastic bag of offerings, a woman in a pink shawl sits with hands folded, a man in a maroon shawl and glasses presses his palms together, and a man in a grey shawl sits at right. A brass plate with a lamp and incense sticks lies nearby. Several other people stand under umbrellas in the background, including a figure in white with a hood. The setting looks like a homa or yagna with offerings.2005-05-08Outdoor homa at a riverbank with grey stones. A fire burns inside a ring of stones in the centre. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white robe and an orange-brown cloth draped over his lap, sits cross-legged on a white mat beside the fire, his hands near the flames. Around him, devotees sit and stand: a woman in a pink shawl and a woman in a blue wrap stand behind, a man in a navy jacket leans in holding a plate, a woman in an orange top and red patterned skirt kneels in front, and other men in jackets and casual clothes sit nearby. A green tarp shelters the upper area and a brass plate of offerings rests on the ground at left. The seated robed man has distinctive long hair and white robes, but the appearance is uncertain, so he is described only by role.2005-05-08An outdoor homa on a gravel riverbank beside a green hillside with pine trees. A man with long dark hair wears a cream-white kurta and shawl with embroidered trim and sits cross-legged before a small fire pit ringed by stones, holding his hands over a steel pot. Nearby sit a brass tray of yellow and orange flowers, a small oil lamp and plastic bags of offerings. Around the fire, seated devotees wear jackets, sweaters, a red shawl, pink and maroon shawls, and grey blankets while listening or joining in. Several standing onlookers are visible in the background.2005-05-08Outdoor photograph of a small fire ritual held on a rocky ground under light rain, with several people holding black and white umbrellas. A small fire burns in a ring of dark stones. A man in white ritual clothes with a long white shawl sits cross-legged at the fire with his hands near the flames, and a man in a maroon shawl sits beside him, holding offerings and a small brass vessel. Around them, seated and standing devotees wear white, pink, green and blue clothing, some draped in shawls. A green tent stands in the background. A brass lota and a small plate of offerings rest near the fire, consistent with a homa.2005-05-08May 08 20052005-05-08May 08 20052005-05-08Outdoor homa on a gravel ring of stones under light rain, with black and white umbrellas overhead. A fire burns in the centre, and a person seated near the fire pours offerings from a steel bowl while others in front hold small packets and brass items. A long-haired man in a white dhoti and cream shawl sits cross-legged with a hand raised to his face, centre left. Nearby, a woman in pink and a man in a maroon shawl sit with hands folded in prayer. Other seated devotees wear grey shawls, white and orange clothing, and rain jackets, with a brass plate on the ground in front.2005-05-08A photograph of an outdoor homa on a gravel riverbank, with a small fire of split wood laid among grey stones. A man in long white robes with long dark hair sits at the centre, holding up a hand with offerings, and a brass bowl, a silver cup and a plate of yellow and purple flowers sit beside the fire. Around the fire, a ring of about a dozen seated devotees listen; a man on the left in a navy and yellow jacket holds a plastic bag, a woman in a pink shawl sits beside the robed man, and a man in a maroon shawl sits on the right. Trees and a tent stand behind the group.2005-05-08Outdoor homa at a riverside camp on rocky ground beside green bushes. A small fire burns in a ring of stones with flames rising from wood and offerings. A woman in a white robe with long dark hair sits cross-legged, extending her hands toward the fire. Beside her, a woman in a patterned skirt and white top holds a brass plate of offerings, while a man in a dark jacket and white trousers leans in from the left. Around the fire, seated participants wear shawls and jackets; a woman in a pink shawl and a man in a maroon shawl sit with hands joined in prayer. Small silver cups, a white conch-like object and flower petals lie near the fire. Several onlookers stand behind under a blue tarp and tents.2005-05-08Outdoor homa around a small fire pit of stones and burning logs on a pebbled riverbank with green trees and a mountain behind. A man with long dark hair and a white robe with brown embroidery sits at the centre, gesturing with one hand while a steel pot and a brass tray of flowers sit beside the fire. Around him a circle of seated participants includes a man in a navy and yellow jacket holding a plastic bag, a woman in a pink shawl, a man in a maroon shawl, and people in grey and jackets, many listening attentively. Incense sticks stand in the stones and a small oil lamp burns near the fire.2005-05-08Outdoor homa at a riverside camp with grey stones and green bushes. A central figure in a cream-white robe with a gold-trimmed garment and long dark hair sits cross-legged by a small fire pit, hands raised in mudra. Beside the fire, a brass tray holds offerings and flower petals, and a coconut sits on the stones. Around them, devotees in winter jackets, shawls and blankets sit and stand, some with hands folded. A woman in a pink shawl and a man in a maroon shawl sit close to the fire, and a tent canopy stands behind. Smoke rises from the fire.2005-05-08