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Outdoor photo at an ashram grounds beneath tall shade trees. A black stone murti of a seated sage wrapped in orange cloth with yellow flower garlands stands on a large mound coated in bright orange-red paste. A bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with a flower garland stands at the base, arms extended over an oil lamp and brass puja vessels, performing aarti or padapuja. A man in orange robes stands nearby with hands folded. Several men in white clothes and orange robes stand to the right, watching quietly.

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October 04 20102010-10-04October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesOutdoor photo beneath a canopy of large trees at a shrine. On the left, a black stone deity murti draped in an orange cloth and yellow-and-white flower garlands stands beside a large orange-smeared stone base. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border holds a flaming lamp aloft in one hand and a bell in the other, while another white-clad attendant holds a silver tray of flowers. Nearby, a saffron-robed sannyasi stands with palms joined, and several men in white and maroon clothing, one with a long beard and garland, stand with hands folded in devotion. A brass lamp and small vessels sit on a pedestal at the foot of the murti.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard shaded by large trees. On the left, a black stone deity murti with an orange cloth draped over it stands beside a red-painted Shiva lingam-like altar and a brass oil lamp. In the centre, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red border stands holding an object near a tall white pillar, while a man in white with a black cap and a flower-garlanded orange shawl stands beside him. A photographer in white clothing with a camera stands by the banyan tree. On the right, two monks in orange robes stand with palms pressed together in namaste. Red earth and green shrubs surround the scene.2010-09-27Outdoor photo beneath large shady trees at an ashram-style shrine. On the left, a dark stone deity murti draped in an orange cloth and yellow-and-white garlands stands above a red-orange painted base with a small brass lamp and offerings. A saffron-robed man stands with palms joined near the shrine. In the centre, a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with a garland and rudraksha-style necklace holds his hands together. To the right, several men in white dhotis and shawls wear beaded necklaces; one holds a lit flame or aarti lamp, another holds a brass bell, and the man at far right carries a silver tray of flower petals and fruit as an offering.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual scene beneath large spreading trees at an ashram-style site. In the left foreground, a Shiva lingam stands inside a white stone arch, draped with garlands in yellow, red and purple, and heaped with red offerings. Nearby, a flame burns on a tree trunk. Two men stand to the right: a young man in white dhoti and shawl with a long hair and rudraksha garland holds a bell and oil lamp, while a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes and a matching shawl stands beside him. Other devotees in white and red-bordered garments stand with hands folded, and a person in white stands at the back near the lingam. Floor kolam designs are visible in white.2010-12-21A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. On the right, a black stone statue of a seated figure wearing an orange-saffron garment, a red turban, and garlands of yellow and purple flowers sits on a raised pedestal draped in orange cloth; a brass plate and a black snake-like cord lie at its base. Four people stand before it with hands folded in prayer: a man in white on the left raises a small vessel, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a yellow-bordered cloth stands centrally, another man in white stands behind him, and a woman in white sari with yellow border sits at right. A young woman in white also stands at far left. A brass pot sits on a stone block in the foreground. Approximately five people are visible.2009-12-17December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp or aarti flame before a shrine, while a second man in orange stands beside him with hands folded. Further left, a man in white clothing with a yellow shawl stands with hands joined in prayer, and another figure in orange stands nearby. On the right, a black stone deity murti is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and wears an orange cloth, set within a silver arch and a bed of red flower petals. A small offering tray with red flowers sits before it. Concrete pillars and a paved circular path surround the shrine area.2009-10-15Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree at dusk. A shaved-headed man in saffron robes stands at a red-painted stone platform, holding a lit oil lamp toward a dark statue draped in marigold garlands and wearing an orange headcloth. A woman in orange clothing stands beside him holding a small offering tray, and a second saffron-clad figure leans forward at the platform. Several people in white and yellow-scarfed clothing stand in the background along a stone path, with a silver-framed arch behind the statue. Visible ritual setting with an oil lamp, marigold garlands and a brass plate.2009-10-15Outdoor temple scene under large banyan trees with aerial roots. A red mound-shaped shrine holds an orange-draped deity murti framed by an arched white gateway and marigold garlands. A man in orange robes with a long garland stands on a dark polished floor holding a lit oil lamp (aarti). Other saffron-robed attendants stand to the right with hands folded, and several white-clad devotees stand near the shrine. Brass vessels and a plate of flowers sit on white ledges in the foreground.2008-12-24