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October 26 2016

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A photograph of an outdoor shrine area beneath a large banyan tree with thick, twisting aerial roots and hanging vines. A paved stone path leads toward a gated enclosure with a metal railing. On the right, a deity murti in gold and silver ornamentation stands beside a dark stone figure wearing an orange-and-red cloth, white and red garlands, and a tilak, set within a green-curtained niche with an ornate white arch. A seated figure in white appears faintly in the far background near the red wall. Scattered leaves cover the pavement and construction tools lie at the lower right.2016-10-26August 25 20162016-08-25Outdoor photograph of a large old banyan tree with thick aerial roots and spreading branches forming a canopy over a sandy ground. At the base of the trunk on the left is a small dark cave-like opening with a small sign. On the right, a black stone deity murti with a green-and-red garland sits within a white arched niche and green curtain on a red-painted platform, enclosed by a metal railing. Further back, a standing figure in orange and red clothing stands near a shrine structure beneath the trees. Green foliage and a few small plants cover the ground.2016-08-12 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large banyan tree with a sprawling canopy and many hanging aerial roots, set over a sandy ground with stone platforms beneath. On the right stands a carved black stone deity murti seated in an arched silver-framed niche with a red cloth backdrop, adorned with a red garment, a red headband and a white flower garland. A red stone base and a small bench lie in front. No people are visible.2013-07-16July 12 20132013-07-12A photograph of a large, old banyan tree with a dense canopy of spreading branches and many hanging aerial roots forming pillars around the trunk. Beneath the tree, a low circular stone platform surrounds the base, and a dark stone slab sits at left. On the right, a deity murti of Shiva Linga style stands in a carved arched niche draped in magenta cloth, garlanded with flowers and a green cloth, with a small offering plate and red powder in front. Red-and-white rugs lie on the sandy ground. No people are visible.2013-07-13July 28 20132013-07-28A large banyan tree with many aerial roots and hanging prop roots fills the frame, sheltering a sacred grove. At the lower right, a small shrine with a red-brown stone base holds a statue draped in orange cloth and white flower garlands. A low stone platform with a black pot and a raised step surrounds the tree trunks on sandy ground. No people are visible.2013-07-16A large, old banyan tree with many aerial roots and wide spreading branches fills the frame, casting shade over a red-earth ground with low stone platforms around its base. To the right, a small arched shrine holds a black deity murti draped in orange cloth and decorated with flower garlands, with red flowers heaped on a stone base in front. A tall white post and a hanging blue-purple cloth are visible on the left. No people are visible.2013-09-25August 25 20162016-08-25Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots and a wide low branch spreading overhead. At its base sits a small shrine with a white arched niche holding a deity murti draped in orange cloth and bright floral garlands, set on a raised mound of red powder. A rectangular dark stone-lined pool or platform lies in front of it, with white-painted round pillars around the open paved area and dry red earth. No people are visible.2008-12-24 +1 copiesOctober 25 20122012-10-25