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A photograph taken outdoors under a large banyan tree at an ashram grounds. On the left, a red-painted mound with a black-and-white bordered base holds a dark deity murti decorated with a multicoloured garland and a metal figure. A man in white shirt and dhoti walks in the middle distance. In the centre, a bald-headed man in white robes with a red-bordered shawl walks on a sandy path, accompanied by a woman in a maroon sari and another woman in an orange-and-brown sari. On the right foreground, a figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair walks away, carrying an object. Other people in white and orange clothing stand behind, and a dark mat lies on the ground near the tree trunks.

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Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree at an ashram grounds, with dappled sunlight and fallen leaves on sandy ground. On the left, a red-painted mound with a stone or metal figure and garlands stands beside a small shrine-like structure. A group of about nine people walks along a path: a man in white kurta, a woman in a red and maroon sari, a woman in an orange and red sari, men in white dhotis with orange shawls, and a central bald man in white robes with a white shawl. On the right, a figure in an orange robe stands with back partly turned near the tree trunk, and a dark water basin lies by the trunk.2006-10-21Outdoor photo beneath a large spreading banyan tree at an ashram grounds. A red mound of offerings sits on a circular platform edged with black-and-white dotted stone, topped by a silver figure garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers. A woman in a maroon sari and another in a red-brown sari stand near. A man in white dhoti and white shirt with a shaved head stands at a small brass lamp on a blue cloth. A cameraman in white films, and a figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands at the right edge, facing the scene.2006-10-21Outdoor photograph beneath a large banyan tree at an ashram grounds. On the left, a red-painted mound sits with a garlanded deity murti of a standing figure decorated with a multicoloured flower garland and a small offering lamp on a teal cloth. Several people walk along a sandy path: a man in white kurta, a woman in a magenta sari, a woman in a rust-orange sari carrying a cloth bag, and an older bald man in white robes with a sash. On the right, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl and reaches toward the tree. Other figures in white and orange stand further back. Fallen leaves cover the ground.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21Outdoor photo at a shaded temple grounds with large spreading trees. A priest in white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl holds a brass vessel and a lamp, performing a ritual near a stone structure. Beside him a younger man in white with a yellow shawl stands with palms joined in prayer. A bald man in an orange-saffron robe stands at right with hands folded. Behind them a man in white stands, and another in white holds a camera or phone up. A tray of red petals sits on a low stone ledge at left, next to a black stone deity murti and a red-painted stone base. Wet paved ground with a stone platform.2010-09-27October 21 20062006-10-21February 01 20182018-02-01Outdoor scene beneath a large banyan tree with many aerial roots. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels on a green cloth at lower left, tending a small brass lamp and oil dish. Standing at centre, a bald man in white kurta and dhoti with a white shawl holds his hands together in prayer. To his right, a woman in an orange sari wearing a mala stands with hands folded. At left, a woman in a maroon sari holds a small white bag, and another woman in an orange sari stands nearby. At right, a deity murti with a golden hooded cobra is adorned with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers, with a bell-metal kalasha-like silver base. Several more people sit in the background.2006-10-21December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A priest in white dhoti and white shirt bends over a brass tray with an oil lamp, arranging offerings on a mat before a red-painted stone peetha and a black stone deity murti draped with white cloth and garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. Behind him stand devotees with palms pressed together in namaskar: a woman in white sari with gold border, a woman in orange robe, a young man in white, and several women in white saris. Dirt ground, scattered bricks and trees in the background. No a person candidate visible.2006-10-25Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree at dusk, with aerial roots hanging down. Five people stand in a row in prayer, hands folded or raised, before a shrine draped with multicoloured garlands. On the far left a man in white dhoti and shirt stands with palms joined. Next, a woman in a magenta sari holds a white cloth bag. Beside her a woman in an orange-and-red sari holds a bag. In the centre a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl holds a lit oil lamp with his right hand, palms pressed together. On the far right a figure in a long orange-saffron robe with long dark hair stands with palms joined, the only visible candidate matching the page's a person reference through clothing and hair. A silver bowl sits on a green mat in front, and a dark sacred object with garlands lies on the ground at right.2006-10-21 +1 copiesJuly 11 20102010-07-11