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A large banyan tree with many aerial prop roots and spreading branches stands in a sunlit courtyard. A marigold garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs across the trunk above a small dark shrine opening, with a small stone stand holding a plate of red offerings in front. A figure in a flowing orange robe with long dark hair stands at the right edge beside a white-walled raised platform, one hand touching the trunk. The figure is standing barefoot and is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so no identification is made.

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A large ancient banyan tree with dense aerial roots and sprawling branches stands over a circular white-washed platform. A person in a flowing orange robe with long dark hair stands barefoot at the base of the trunk, facing the tree. Yellow and purple marigold garlands drape across the roots, and a small dark stone stool holds a red offering plate with flowers. The sandy ground and white platform frame the sacred tree shrine.2010-02-12December 03 20092009-12-03A photograph of a large ancient banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots and thick trunks, sheltering a small shrine at its base. A garland of yellow and purple-pink flowers hangs across the entrance of the shrine opening, and a small stone table holds a brass plate with red offerings. A white-walled raised platform surrounds the base. On the right, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap and dhoti, standing barefoot beside the trunk with head turned toward the shrine. The figure's long hair, saffron clothing and barefoot stance are visible cues, but the face is not identifiable, so the appearance-based label is uncertain. Dappled sunlight falls across the sandy ground.2010-02-12A photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe standing barefoot on a low white circular platform, leaning against the thick, many-trunked aerial roots of a large banyan tree. A garland of yellow and magenta flowers hangs on the trunk to the left. The figure is turned toward the trunk with eyes lowered, one hand resting on the bark, in a quiet, reverent posture. Bare sandy ground, a white wall and a small pole are visible in the background.2010-02-12December 31 20082008-12-31A barefoot man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha mala around his neck, stands on a dark polished stone platform beside a huge old banyan tree with thick aerial roots and spreading branches. Sandy ground and a low stone plinth surround the tree, and a small shrine opening is visible at its base. The man's hair is long and dark, and he gestures with one hand as if speaking.2011-09-02December 31 20092009-12-31A photograph of a large banyan tree with many aerial roots and trunks, at the base of which stands a dark cave-like opening. A single person in a saffron-orange wrap and an orange-red blouse stands barefoot on sandy ground beside the tree, head bowed, facing the trunk. Two garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang on the trunk on either side of the opening. Shallow still water in the foreground reflects the tree and the figure. Sunlight filters through the canopy onto the sand.2008-01-14December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a man in an orange-saffron robe standing barefoot at the base of a large banyan tree with thick, twisting aerial roots. He has long dark hair swept back, wraps the orange cloth over one shoulder and around his waist, and leans his face and one hand against the trunk. He stands on a low circular stone platform with a sandy floor. Green leaves and trees fill the background. a person by appearance cues: long swept-back hair and saffron clothing.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA large banyan tree with many thick aerial roots and hanging prop roots forms the centre of the scene, rising above a circular stone platform with a low white curb and steps. A single person in saffron-orange robes stands at the right edge of the platform, appearing to walk, with short dark hair and bare feet. Dry reddish earth surrounds the base of the tree and a small dark opening is visible at the foot of the trunk. Other trees and open ground fill the background under bright daylight.2009-08-17September 10 20112011-09-10