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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.

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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.2010-02-12December 31 20092009-12-31A 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 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.2010-02-12December 31 20092009-12-31A photograph of a single person in a white and gold-bordered garment bowing forward with their face pressed against the trunk of a large banyan tree. A garland of red and white flowers hangs around their neck, and a marigold garland is strung across the trunk. The tree stands on a raised white-washed platform scattered with red and orange flower petals, with a granite bench and small shrines visible in the open courtyard behind. Dappled shade falls across the sandy ground.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA 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.2008-01-14A photograph of a large banyan tree with many aerial roots and spreading branches. In the foreground on a dark polished stone platform stands a person seen from behind, with dark hair in a bun, wearing a saffron-orange shoulder wrap and matching orange lower garment, standing barefoot before the trunk. A small dark opening at the base of the tree and a low stone-edged circular platform are visible beside the trunk. Dappled sunlight falls across the ground and the tree canopy.2011-02-12A 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 photograph of a massive banyan tree with many aerial roots and thick grey trunks, shaded sandy ground beneath. At the base sits a small shrine niche with a red-and-white offering, framed by a yellow, orange and purple marigold garland. A white-tiled platform with a tap is at left, and a small stone table holds a plate with red flowers and a lamp. At right, a person in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long dark hair stands barefoot beside the trunk, one hand touching the bark; a visible string of beads appears at the neck. The figure resembles a person by long swept hair and saffron clothing, but the face is not clearly visible.2010-02-12Outdoor photo beside a huge banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots and a dense canopy. A long garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers is draped along a root toward a dark shrine opening at the base, where a small lamp burns on a low stone platform. A man with long dark hair, red-orange dhoti and a bare upper body wears a red and white flower garland, a gold chest ornament and a gold bangle, and walks toward the tree. Behind him a bald man in an orange-red robe with gold borders and a rudraksha mala carries a silver plate. Dry earth and fallen leaves cover the ground. Two people are visible.2015-01-04