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April 12 2013

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September 20 20132013-09-20A large old banyan tree spreads wide, aerial roots hanging from its heavy branches over a sandy courtyard. At the right, a carved white stone niche with a blue cloth backdrop holds a dark stone murti draped in orange cloth, with red flower offerings and garlands below it. Small red-and-white rangoli-style mats lie on the ground near the trunk, and a dark stone platform sits in the foreground. No people are visible.2013-04-12July 12 20132013-07-12October 12 20132013-10-12A large banyan tree dominates the left of the frame, its thick trunks and many hanging aerial roots spreading across the ground. Its heavy horizontal limb stretches across the centre. Beneath the branches stands a small open-sided shrine with white pillars and a dark deity murti garlanded with red and yellow flowers, set on a red-brown raised base. In front lies a polished dark stone platform, with white-edged curved borders and sandy paths around. Two tall grey poles stand on the right. No people are visible.2008-12-10A large banyan tree with a dense canopy of spreading branches and many hanging aerial roots dominates an outdoor ashram courtyard of sandy ground. Beneath it sits a black stone platform with red cloth mats, and a low white circular platform surrounds the trunk base. On the right, a black stone deity murti is dressed in orange cloth and stands within an arched silver-framed niche draped with teal fabric, with red flower offerings at its base. No people are visible.2013-04-12July 12 20132013-07-12Outdoor photo of a large banyan tree with a sprawling canopy and many hanging aerial roots, set over a sandy ground with stone platforms beneath. On the right stands a carved black stone deity murti seated in an arched silver-framed niche with a red cloth backdrop, adorned with a red garment, a red headband and a white flower garland. A red stone base and a small bench lie in front. No people are visible.2013-07-16A large, sprawling banyan tree dominates the frame, its thick grey trunk and many aerial roots spreading into wide, low-hanging branches with green leaves. Beneath the canopy at right stands a small white open pavilion sheltering a dark stone deity murti or shivalinga-like form decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands, set on a red painted base. A tall metal pole and light fixture rise nearby, and a white-walled compound edge and sandy ground surround the tree. No people are visible.2008-12-10A large, ancient banyan tree with thick aerial roots and spreading branches dominates an outdoor temple grounds. Beneath it, a raised circular stone platform surrounds the trunk, with a dark polished stone slab nearby. On the right, a black stone deity murti is draped in orange and green cloth, positioned beside a red-painted shrine base with a small black stone ring. No people are visible.2013-09-27A large banyan tree with sprawling aerial roots and branches dominates an open courtyard. Below it, a white-painted circular platform surrounds the trunk, and a dark stone slab sits on the ground. At the right, a red-painted mound holds a small deity murti garlanded with yellow and orange flower chains, with a kalasha-like offering and a black-and-white patterned mat in front. Tall blue-grey pillars stand around the grove. No people are visible.2008-12-24A large old banyan tree dominates an outdoor garden, with many aerial prop roots hanging from its wide, spreading branches. Beneath it, a small white open-sided pavilion shelters a dark stone deity murti or statue draped in orange and yellow flower garlands. A shallow reflecting pool or water basin with white stone edging sits in the foreground on reddish earth, with white-painted low borders around the planted area. Two tall grey poles stand to the right among green shrubs. No people are visible.2008-12-10