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A photograph of a group of devotees gathered under a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots and spreading branches. A woman in the centre foreground wears a white top and a beaded necklace, her hands pressed together in anjali mudra. Beside her, a woman in a blue tunic and white scarf stands with her back to the camera, and a woman in a dark sari with gold border stands at right gesturing. Others in white and muted clothing stand nearby on a stone-paved platform around the tree base, some looking upward. The scene suggests a devotional visit to the sacred tree.

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Outdoor photograph beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots and spreading branches. In the foreground a dark stone deity murti wrapped in a red, yellow and white flower garland stands on a raised base, with a small seated figure carved beside it. A man in an orange saffron robe with a shaved head stands at right near the murti. A woman in a dark purple sari with gold border stands at the centre, facing a loose group of about ten devotees dressed mostly in white, including a woman in a light blue top with a white shawl and a man in white at left. The group is gathered in a dirt-floored courtyard around the tree.2011-08-19Devotees stand in a shaded outdoor courtyard beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. In the foreground a woman in white with a shoulder bag presses her palms together in prayer, while a woman in a blue top and white shawl and others in white clothing face a stone statue on the right. The statue, wearing an orange cloth and a red-and-white flower garland, is a sculpted figure rather than a living person. Red-stained ground and a small stone platform with a dark puja offering area sit at the base. A person in white is visible further back near the statue, and a child in white stands at the right edge.2011-08-19A photograph of a crowd of devotees gathered around a large, ancient banyan tree with sprawling aerial roots and thick low branches. Many people in white clothing stand close together: a woman in a white top and a man in a white shirt on the left, a young man in a red shirt in the centre, a woman in a white kurta with a long braid in the foreground, and a woman in a turquoise salwar with a white shawl on the right. A man in white stands near the top left, and a woman at the far right wears a dark top. A small oil lamp burns at the base of the tree on the right, and a backpack is visible in the lower left. Stone or paved ground surrounds the tree.2011-08-19A crowd of devotees gathers beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots and dense green foliage. Most people wear white or pale clothing, including white kurtas, salwar-style outfits and a teal kurta, and many wear flower garlands around their necks. A man in a checked short-sleeved shirt stands at the left edge, a woman in a white dress and another in a blue-and-white sari are prominent, and several people press hands together in greeting. The scene appears to be an ashram gathering outdoors, with the group mingling close together under the tree.2009-12-02July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of a crowd of devotees gathered beneath a large banyan tree with many aerial roots and hanging vines. On the right, a dark stone deity murti with a garland of red and white roses and yellow marigolds and an orange cloth draped over it stands beside a small carved figure at its base. A woman in a purple and gold sari stands near the murti facing the group, while many people in white clothing and some in blue and floral dress listen attentively. A man in white robes stands at left among the group, and a few people carry bags. The setting is a shaded outdoor ground with reddish earth.2011-08-19A group photograph of about two dozen devotees standing barefoot on a wet dark stone platform in front of a massive banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. Most wear white or cream clothing: men in white shirts and dhotis with rudraksha malas, women in white or cream saris and salwar kameez. A woman in a dark patterned top and white shawl stands at left, and a woman in a purple salwar kameez stands near the centre. A man in a white shirt at the right edge wears a rudraksha mala. Lush trees and a stone wall fill the background.2008-10-19A large banyan tree with sprawling branches and hanging aerial roots shades a group of seated participants on woven straw mats in an outdoor setting. Many wear white clothes with orange-red shawls or scarves, and some wear teal or blue garments. Several sit with eyes closed or hands raised, and a camera on a tripod is set up at left. A small blue sign and a white placard are fixed to the tree area, and a figure in orange robes stands at the right edge beside a dark podium. The setting suggests a satsang or meditation gathering beneath the tree.2012-10-25June 04 20092009-06-04November 21 20112011-11-21A photograph of a group of devotees standing in a semicircle beneath a large banyan tree with many aerial roots and hanging vines. Most people wear white clothes, and one woman in the centre wears a dark purple sari with gold border while speaking to the group. On the right, a dark stone murti with a red and white flower garland stands beside a seated figure in orange robes with an orange headcloth, appearing to perform a pada puja-style offering at the base of the statue. A small raised stone platform and red flower petals lie on the ground in the foreground. Several people carry bags and wear shawls.2011-08-19 +2 copiesFebruary 27 20162016-02-27 +1 copies