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Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with many aerial roots hanging from its branches. A man in a white dhoti and white upper cloth stands on a dark stone-tiled floor, swinging a white fan or whisk in a sweeping motion. Two women stand at the right beside a raised circular stone platform around the tree base, which holds a brass plate and small offering vessels. The woman in the center wears a white sari with a yellow shawl and folds her hands, while the woman at right wears a white sari with an orange shawl and presses her palms together in prayer. The scene suggests a devotional offering or puja at the sacred tree.

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A photo of a sacred banyan tree with thick aerial roots and a raised stone platform at its base. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl stands on the right, lifting a small lamp or kalasha-type vessel toward the tree, while a woman in a white sari with a yellow border stands on the left on dark polished flooring. A round stone-rimmed platform holds a brass plate with offerings nearby. The scene suggests a tree worship ritual.2010-10-19A large old banyan tree with thick aerial roots and spreading branches dominates an outdoor courtyard. A woman in an orange saffron garment with a floral garland stands on a dark tiled platform, holding a small offering or lamp. Beside her, a person in white clothing holds a camera to photograph the scene. Pale stone seating and a white-painted base surround the tree, and a figure in white is partly visible at the left edge holding an offering plate of flowers.2010-06-12Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots and a thick spreading trunk, a man in white clothes with a yellow shawl stands on a dark polished stone platform, raising a white fly-whisk or chamara over an area near the tree. Around him, several people in white and light clothing stand with hands folded, while two women sit on the platform, one in an orange-red sari and one in a teal top. A small child sits beside them. Stone steps and a raised stone ring surround the tree base, with a metal plate on the steps.2010-06-30A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. A bald man in white dhoti and white upper cloth stands barefoot on a dark stone platform, raising a lit oil lamp or arati lamp toward the tree with one arm. Beside him a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and braided hair stands with her hands joined in prayer. A round brass plate with offerings sits on a low stone ledge, and a white cloth-covered object rests on the stone base at the foot of the tree.2010-10-19July 11 20102010-07-11November 12 20102010-11-12Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots and a wide spreading canopy. On a black stone platform at the tree base, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands with hands raised, facing the trunk. Beside them, a woman in orange with a white garland stands with hands joined. Around them, people in white dhotis and white shirts or saris stand in a semicircle, some holding long golden ceremonial staffs or poles. A white-rimmed circular planter surrounds the tree base, and white kolam rangoli patterns decorate the sandy ground at right. The scene suggests a tree worship or pooja at the banyan.2009-12-27Outdoor photo beneath a large ancient banyan tree with dense aerial roots and sprawling limbs. A group of about eight people stands on a dark polished stone platform around the trunk, several in saffron/orange robes and others in white dhotis and white shirts. One orange-robed figure in the centre raises an arm toward the branches, while others stand with hands folded or stand attentively. A golden tall stand or lamp post is visible at the left edge, and white-painted circular bases surround the tree. Sandy ground with decorative white kolam-style lines lies at the bottom of the frame.2009-12-27October 01 20112011-10-01A photograph of a large ancient banyan tree with thick aerial roots and sprawling branches at an outdoor shrine. Several people in white and saffron-orange clothing stand on a dark polished stone platform around white-painted raised bases. A man in white with a yellow sash holds a tray of flowers, and a figure in orange robes with a shawl stands near the tree in prayer. Golden poles or lamp stands and white pillars stand nearby, and a trail of flowers rests on the ground.2009-12-27Outdoor photo beneath a huge banyan tree with thick aerial roots wrapping its trunk. A standing devotee in a flowing orange saffron wrap, with long dark hair and a green leaf garland over the shoulder, faces the trunk while holding a lit oil lamp or offering. Yellow and orange marigold garlands hang on the roots. In the foreground at right, a white cloth covers a seated or offered object beside an orange cushion, a small brass vessel and a stone base, with white kolam designs on the ground. Another orange-clad figure stands at the far right edge. The scene shows an outdoor puja at a sacred tree.2007-12-22June 30 20102010-06-30