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A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. A lone man in saffron-orange robes stands barefoot on a black polished stone platform, hands folded in front of his chest in prayer. Above him hangs a bronze temple bell on a rope. To the right, a white arched shrine frames a black deity murti garlanded with orange and red flowers, with a heap of red flowers at its base and kolam designs on the ground. A blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE beside a small stone platform. The scene is a quiet, plain devotional moment rather than a large gathering.

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A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots. A lone figure with a shaved head wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a bare upper body stands barefoot on a black polished stone platform, facing a small shrine on the right. The shrine has a white arched stone frame and holds a deity murti or linga draped in orange cloth and marigold garlands, set on a mound of red kumkum powder. A hanging brass temple bell hangs from a branch overhead. A sign reading 'DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE' sits near the tree's base. The figure's hands are raised near the face in prayer.2011-01-22 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. A standing figure in orange robes with bare shoulders and long dark hair faces a small shrine on a raised red-flowered platform. The shrine has a white arched frame and a deity murti draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands. A hanging bronze bell is suspended from a branch above. The figure stands on a dark polished stone slab with hands raised near the chest in prayer. A small blue sign reads Do Not Enter the Cave, and a bench sits near the tree base.2011-01-22Outdoor photo beneath a massive banyan tree with dense aerial roots, a sign reading "DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE" in blue and white stands at its base. A standing figure with long dark hair wears a white dhoti and white shawl, hands raised in front of a small ornate arched shrine. To the right, two men in saffron-orange robes and a man in white stand near a heap of red flowers and a tray of offerings, with garlands hanging nearby. Dark polished stone paving and red-painted structures appear in the background.2010-12-21A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots and hanging branches. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair swept back and a thin headband, holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a shawl draped over the shoulder. Two attendants in orange and white stand to the right; one holds a brass plate of offerings. A marble-framed shrine holds an orange-clad deity murti surrounded by red flowers and garlands. A blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE beside a stone platform, and kolam-style white and coloured patterns decorate the ground.2010-12-27Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots and hanging vines. A standing figure in an orange-saffron robe stands on a dark stone pathway with palms joined in namaskar, facing a small shrine. The shrine holds a deity murti decorated with orange garlands, set within a white arched niche and surrounded by a ring of red offerings. Two white-clad people stand further right near the shrine, and a blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE. The figure in saffron is visible from behind-side, with the body partly turned, and no distinctive facial cues are shown, so identity is uncertain; the robe and standing posture suggest a devotee or sannyasi performing padapuja.2010-11-18 +1 copiesOutdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots and a blue sign reading "DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE" with a red garland on the trunk. A long-haired man in a white dhoti and white shawl stands on a dark tiled floor, holding a small lamp or incense vessel from which smoke rises as he offers it. Beside him a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style garland holds a plate of offerings, and another man in white with a sacred thread stands at the right edge. Behind them a white arched shrine frame is decorated with red flowers and a kalasha-like arrangement of red offerings on a raised platform. Light from the trees and ground patterns of white kolam designs complete the scene.2010-12-21Outdoor ritual beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots and hanging branches. A man in white dhoti and loose white top holds a lit lamp or flame aloft toward the tree, with a small brass bell in his other hand. Beside him stand two men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and at the right edge another man in white with a garland. A 'DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE' blue sign hangs near the tree base. Behind them lies a red flower-covered mound beside a marble-edged platform and a decorated arch, with dark polished stone paving in the foreground.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21November 09 20112011-11-09Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots and hanging vines. In the foreground a blue sign reads 'DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE' beside a low stone wall with a decorated floor. Centre: a small deity murti in a white arched stone frame sits on a raised platform surrounded by a mound of red flowers and a dark circular border, with colourful rangoli patterns on the ground. At right, a man in a saffron-yellow dhoti and shawl with a beaded necklace raises one hand near the tree; behind him, several people in white and red clothing stand in the background.2010-12-23Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots and hanging branches. At centre stands a dark deity murti with orange drapery and garlands, set within a pale arched frame on a red flower-strewn platform. A man in saffron-orange robes with long hair and a dark headband stands on a black tiled area, arm extended toward the shrine as if offering. To the right, a second man in saffron clothing holds a brass tray, while several people in white and red-and-white saris and dhotis stand in a line. Floral garlands hang on the tree trunk at left, and a blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE. Rangoli-style white patterns decorate the ground.2010-12-27Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots at a shaded shrine courtyard. A white arched shrine holds a red-clad deity murti or image decked with garlands, in front of a mound of red flowers. A man in red dhoti and bare chest with a rudraksha mala stands on a dark polished floor, holding a ritual item toward the shrine. Beside him, several men in orange and saffron robes stand with folded hands, and women in cream and orange saris stand on the right. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands at the far right. A blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE beside a stone-lined pool, and a decorative kolam is drawn on the ground.2010-12-26