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Outdoor ritual scene beneath a large banyan tree with sprawling aerial roots and hanging vines. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some with red headbands, stand on a path lined with striped mats, carrying trays and offerings. A red-draped canopy or palanquin-like structure stands at left near a small shrine with flowers and a yellow offering. A bare-chested man in a maroon wrap stands in the foreground near the mats. Stone slabs and red-painted platforms surround the tree, and a speaker stands among the rocks. Mostly plain daylight with green foliage overhead.

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December 30 20172017-12-30Outdoor photograph beneath a large, sprawling banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. A group of about fifteen people in orange and saffron robes stands in a row near the trunk, some holding small offerings or brass vessels. In the foreground stands a man in white and a man in an orange shawl, while a standing figure wearing a flower garland and a red-and-orange garment is at the front right, with a fresh garland of white and orange flowers. A red canopy or shrine stands at left beside a small stone platform with a yellow offering, and purple and green cloth is spread on the ground. Rocks and a small plant are in the lower right corner.2017-12-30Outdoor photo beneath a huge banyan tree with dense hanging aerial roots and spreading branches. In the foreground a long-haired man in a red-and-maroon dhoti wears a thick garland of red, yellow and white flowers and gold bangles, standing with hands together. Beside him a bare-chested man with a long braid and rudraksha necklaces wears an orange cloth and holds a small brass vessel. Other saffron-robed sadhus and a woman in an orange sari with a yellow garland stand on stone paving and striped mats. A camera on a tripod is visible in the middle distance, with several white-clad people further back near the tree.2017-12-30Outdoor procession beneath a large banyan tree with sprawling aerial roots and a dense canopy. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a dark red dhoti wears a thick multicolour flower garland and gold-toned bangles, holding a bundle of flowers. Behind him several men in saffron-orange robes walk along coloured striped mats, one carrying a tray of offerings and another holding a brass lamp. A man in white dhoti and shawl holds a tray and a small brass vessel, and a figure in orange holds a tall pole with a round brass ornament. A red cloth hangs near the centre and a few white-clad people stand in the background among the trees. The scene appears to be a ritual procession with offerings.2017-12-30Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots at a stone-paved temple courtyard. A man in a dark-red robe bends over a silver-covered ritual stand or altar set on a red cloth, arranging items. Around him several people in orange and saffron robes walk or stand; one figure in a light-colored sleeveless vest and saffron wrap walks in the foreground, and another in a white-topped headwear stands at left. A red and gold umbrella-like canopy stands near the group. Behind, an orange-red stone shrine building with arched openings and red threads tied to the tree trunk.2014-01-22Outdoor ritual scene under a large spreading banyan tree with many aerial roots. Several robed figures in saffron and orange clothing stand at a raised platform with a red-framed canopy, offering items and tending ritual vessels on a low stone and tiled table. Behind them, a row of people in white and cream dress stand in a line. At right, a dark stone deity murti stands on a black pedestal with flower garlands at its base. A person in orange at left operates a camera, and seated figures in orange sit beside a small fire pit. Stone steps and a blue-painted shrine appear beside the tree.2015-02-05Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with sprawling aerial roots at a temple-like ashram site. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand and sit around a red-framed wooden platform draped with a blue cloth, holding and arranging brass pots, lamps and offering dishes. A figure in saffron robes stands on a wooden ramp near the platform, and a seated devotee in orange sits at left beside a camera operator. Two people in white garments stand behind the group. On the right a dark stone sculpture of a deity murti stands on a grey pedestal, and a bright blue canopy is visible at left. Dry earth ground, scattered petals and a few small offerings complete the scene.2015-02-05January 09 20182018-01-09February 05 20152015-02-05December 30 20172017-12-30Outdoor scene at a large, ancient banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots and a dark hollow at its base. A multicoloured flower garland hangs in an arc across the trunk. A striped purple, green and white cloth runway leads toward the tree, and a flower rangoli sits at the lower left. On the right, a group of men in saffron-orange robes and a man in a dark robe wearing a white and gold necklace and a rudraksha-style garland walk along the path. A man in a deep red robe with a headpiece and garland stands near the group. Paved stone steps and a small red-painted platform surround the base of the tree.2017-12-30December 03 20162016-12-03