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Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, a man in saffron-orange robes stands on a dark polished stone platform, holding a flower garland of white blossoms and a rudraksha mala with a tassel, facing the tree. Beside him, four men in orange robes stand in a line; one carries a brass tray of yellow flowers, and two hold tall trident-topped staffs. Behind them a man in white clothing stands near a white-painted border, and white and orange rangoli-style patterns decorate the ground. The man in the centre has long dark hair swept back and wears a rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklace, consistent with the page's a person reference, though the appearance cues are mixed, so identity is uncertain.

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December 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25Outdoor photograph beneath a large spreading banyan tree with aerial roots. A man in orange robes and a white flower garland stands on a dark polished stone platform, one arm raised upward toward the branches. Around him, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand in a loose group; one at left holds a tall trident staff, another holds a brass plate of yellow flowers. Men in white dhotis stand near white-painted stone borders. At lower right, a brass plate of yellow flowers and small brass vessels sit on a white platform at the base of the tree, with kolam-style markings on the ground. A faint circular logo appears at upper left.2008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a ritual at a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots on a dark polished stone platform. Several people in saffron-orange robes stand in a row, some holding a brass trident and a staff, one holding a brass plate of flowers. A man in white kurta with folded hands stands at left. Near the right, a figure in orange robe with white and red flower garland stands with hands together by a small flame or offering, beside the tree trunk. White-and-orange kolam designs decorate the red earth ground. Leafy trees fill the background in sunlight.2008-12-25A photograph of an outdoor ritual beneath a large banyan tree with a polished black stone platform and white-edged ground. A figure on the right wears a deep orange robe with a white and red flower garland and a long red-beaded mala, holding a ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial. Several saffron-robed devotees with rudraksha malas stand in a line, some holding plates of flowers or offerings, while a man in white kurta with folded hands stands among them. Kolam-style floral patterns are drawn on the ground in white. The scene suggests a welcoming or ritual procession, with trees and foliage in the background.2008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. On the right, a dark stone deity murti draped in orange cloth and garlanded with yellow, purple and orange flowers sits on a black pedestal. In front, a group of about eight men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas walks in procession. A central man in orange with a long flower garland holds a brass plate with offerings, while another holds a long staff; a shaved-headed man in a white shawl stands nearby. A small ritual setup with lamps, fruit and flower offerings lies on a striped mat over swept ground decorated with white kolam patterns.2008-12-23Outdoor temple procession under large spreading trees on a polished black stone walkway. Several men wear saffron-orange robes and sacred threads; some carry a golden trident and brass ritual vessels, and one holds a plate of yellow flowers. A central figure in saffron robes wears a long white-and-red flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and a shaved-head-free long hairstyle, and holds yellow flowers. Two men in white dhotis stand near a raised white platform. The scene centres on a massive banyan tree with a small offering area of marigold petals, a brass vessel and kolam designs on the ground.2008-12-25 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23July 07 20092009-07-07