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A photograph taken from behind of a barefoot person in saffron-orange draped robes standing on a dark polished floor with hands pressed together in prayer. A dark rudraksha mala hangs around the neck, and the hair is tied in a bun. In front stands a large banyan tree with many aerial roots, and at its base is a small dark cave opening with a stone step, a small lamp and offerings inside. A blue sign reads 'Do Not Enter the Cave'. The scene suggests a quiet devotional visit at a sacred tree shrine.

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A photograph of a banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. A person seen from behind, with long dark hair and a red-tasselled rudraksha mala, stands barefoot on a dark polished stone floor in an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder and orange trousers, hands pressed together in prayer. In front of them is a low stone platform with a small dark cave opening beneath the tree roots, a purple flower garland hung beside it and a small stone bench nearby. A blue sign on the platform reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE.2011-01-23 +1 copiesPhotograph of a person seen from behind standing barefoot on a dark polished stone floor, facing a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. The person wears an orange robe with maroon borders wrapped over the shoulder, a rudraksha mala around the neck, and hair tied up in a bun. Hands are pressed together in front of the chest in prayer. Ahead, a small dark cave opening at the base of the tree has a small oil lamp burning inside it, a blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE, and a small stone step sits in front of the opening, with white stone platforms on either side.2011-01-22A photograph of a figure seen from behind standing barefoot on dark polished granite tiles before a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. The figure wears an orange saffron wrap over the shoulder and orange dhoti-style trousers, with long black hair and a red rudraksha mala with a red tassel. Both hands are pressed together at the chest in prayer. In front of the tree is a small cave opening framed by a purple flower garland, with a blue sign reading 'DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE' and a small stone bench nearby. The figure is a devotee or sannyasi in prayer; appearance cues are not sufficient to identify a specific person, so the a person field is unsure.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA figure seen from behind stands on a dark polished floor before a large banyan tree whose aerial roots wrap a cave opening. The person wears a flowing saffron-orange garment with gold border, draped over one shoulder, with long dark hair and beaded arm bands. A blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE in front of a low stone platform holding a small brass bowl. The figure is barefoot and facing the cave. a person candidate is present in orange draped attire with long hair and beaded armlets, though face and full identity are not visible.2011-11-18A person seen from behind stands on a dark polished floor before a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. They wear an orange dhoti and shawl with maroon borders, a rudraksha mala at the neck, and hair in a bun, hands folded in prayer. In front of the tree is a small dark cave opening with a blue sign reading DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE, a small oil lamp glowing inside, and a low stone bench nearby. The clothing is saffron-orange with maroon trim and the person is barefoot.2011-01-22A figure in orange ochre sannyasi clothing stands barefoot with their back to the camera on a polished black stone floor, hands pressed together in prayer before a massive banyan tree. Aerial roots hang and twist around the trunk. At the base, a small cave opening is framed by white concrete platforms, with a purple flower garland draped over the entrance and a blue sign reading DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE. A rudraksha mala is visible at the back of the neck. The figure has long dark hair and a red tassel on the mala, with no visible face.2011-01-23February 23 20112011-02-23A photograph of a person in an orange saffron robe with maroon borders standing barefoot on a dark polished floor, facing away from the camera toward a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. The person wears a rudraksha mala around the neck and has dark hair tied back. A small blue sign on a stone ledge in front of the tree reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE, and a small flame glows at the cave opening at the base of the trunk. Dry leaves lie on the sandy ground. A translucent purple bird logo sits in the upper left corner.2011-01-22A person seen from behind stands on a dark polished floor before a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. They wear an orange cloth wrapped over the shoulder and draped as dhoti-style trousers, edged with maroon borders, and a dark rudraksha mala around the neck. Their hair is tied in a bun and their hands are pressed together in front of the chest. Before them is a small cave opening at the base of the tree, with a small lamp inside and a low stone step. A blue sign reads "ENTER THE CAVE" beside the entrance. Dappled shade falls across the scene.2011-02-11A photograph of a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots and a small dark cave opening at its base, set on a raised circular stone platform. A person in an orange robe with maroon striped borders and a dark rudraksha-style mala stands with their back to the camera on the left, facing the tree. Further right, a seated figure in a light blue garment sits on the ground near the tree. A blue sign reads 'Do Not Enter the Cave'. Dappled sunlight falls across the trunk and stone seating.2011-02-11A photograph of a single person standing barefoot on a dark stone-tiled platform before a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. The person wears an orange saffron wrap draped over the shoulder and a long orange skirt-like cloth, with a gold necklace and bangles, hair tied back. The figure faces away from the camera toward a small white-walled cave-like shrine, with a blue sign reading DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE. A small brass oil lamp sits on the white ledge. The person's build and clothing do not clearly match the a person appearance cues, so their identity is uncertain; they are described as a devotee at the banyan shrine.2012-02-09A photograph of a single person standing barefoot on a dark stone floor, seen from behind, in front of a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. The person wears an orange-saffron robe draped over one shoulder and orange loose trousers, with a dark beaded necklace and dark hair tied back. Before the tree is a dark niche at the base of the trunk with a small flame or lamp glowing inside, and a low stone bench and raised stone platform surround it. Warm sunlight and tree shadows fall across the scene.2011-02-12