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November 26 2018

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November 27 20182018-11-27November 25 20182018-11-25November 22 20182018-11-22November 16 20182018-11-16Photo 11729302A large banyan tree dominates the frame, with a thick trunk cluster, many hanging aerial roots descending like curtains, and wide spreading branches with green leaves against pale sky. The ground beneath is bare reddish earth edged by low white curbs around the base. At the right edge, a small shrine area shows a red-painted platform and a deity murti with red and gold tones. No people are visible.2008-12-10June 14 20162016-06-14August 04 20122012-08-04A large banyan tree with a massive grey trunk and many thick, spreading horizontal branches. Numerous aerial roots and hanging vines descend from the branches to the ground, forming multiple pillar-like trunks around the central tree. Green leaves are scattered through the canopy against a pale sky. No people or ritual activity are visible in the scene.2013-06-02A large banyan tree photographed from below, with a thick, multi-trunked form and many aerial roots hanging and descending from its spreading branches. Green leaves fill the canopy against a pale, overcast sky. At the right edge a white structure, possibly a light fixture or signboard, is partly visible. No people are present.2008-12-10August 11 20122012-08-11A massive old banyan tree with a dense network of pale grey aerial prop roots and thick spreading branches forms the main subject, its green leaves filling the canopy. At the base, a low white circular stone platform surrounds the trunk, and a small dark cave opening is visible beside a blue sign reading DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE. Sandy ground and a few dim lamps or offerings sit near the opening. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-13