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April 15 2012

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A man in orange-saffron dhoti and upper cloth stands barefoot on a red carpet beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, leaning his head and one hand against the trunk. He wears a heavy gold necklace with many gold beads, gold armlets and bangles, and his hair is tied up. A blue sign on a concrete curb reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE. Red wall and dry earth in the background. a person cues: the orange garments with gold trim, ornate gold necklace and armlets are visible, but the face is turned away, so appearance is uncertain.2013-01-19January 13 20132013-01-13A large banyan tree with dense hanging aerial roots dominates the scene. At its base sits a dark cave opening framed by a low whitewashed stone platform, with a blue sign reading "DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE" on the left. A single person stands barefoot at the right side of the tree, facing the trunk, wearing an orange dhoti with a green border and a green shawl or wrap, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and hair tied up. Trees and misty greenery fill the background.2011-10-05February 01 20132013-02-01A standing man in orange saffron robes and a white tilak on his forehead stands on a stone platform beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. He wears a multi-strand beaded necklace and a gold chain, and a bangle on his wrist. A red and dark patterned mat lies on the platform. Behind him are short stone blocks, a paved path and a bare dirt ground with scattered trees. A blue sign at the lower left reads 'ENTER THE CAVE'.2013-01-29A man in saffron-orange ceremonial dress stands barefoot on a raised stone platform beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, leaning one hand against the trunk. He wears a long orange dhoti with gold-toned borders, a gold-toned waist sash, an orange shawl draped over his left shoulder, layered beaded and rudraksha-style necklaces, a gold armlet, and a wristwatch. A blue sign reads "DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE". Behind him is a dirt ground with a red wall, trees, and a small stone structure with an orange-red item. A patterned mat lies on the platform near his feet.2013-01-17A man stands barefoot on a raised white platform beside a large banyan tree with many aerial roots, pressing his forehead against the trunk in reverence. He wears a white dhoti and a white upper cloth with a gold border, a bracelet on one wrist, and his hair is tied back. Garlands of marigolds and red flowers hang on the trunk. A blue sign reads NOT ENTER THE CAVE beside the platform. A small offering of flowers and lamps sits on a white ledge behind him, with red-brown earth and green trees around. Appearance-based cues are insufficient for a confident identification of the central figure, so he is described by role as a devotee at the tree.2012-04-09December 21 20102010-12-21June 30 20102010-06-30Outdoor photo beneath a massive banyan tree with dense aerial roots, a sign reading "DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE" in blue and white stands at its base. A standing figure with long dark hair wears a white dhoti and white shawl, hands raised in front of a small ornate arched shrine. To the right, two men in saffron-orange robes and a man in white stand near a heap of red flowers and a tray of offerings, with garlands hanging nearby. Dark polished stone paving and red-painted structures appear in the background.2010-12-21April 03 20122012-04-03November 09 20112011-11-09