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Outdoor gathering beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots and spreading branches. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange-saffron shawl and robe stands with palms pressed together in prayer, beside a tall white cylindrical pole. Behind him, a crowd of about two dozen devotees in white clothing, some with white shawls and rudraksha-style beaded malas, stand in a line with hands folded or clasped, while a few wear casual dark or white outfits. A man in orange clothing stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a morning procession or ritual gathering at an ashram setting.

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June 17 20092009-06-17June 17 20092009-06-17June 17 20092009-06-17Outdoor photograph of a large crowd gathered beneath a broad banyan tree with thick aerial roots. Most people wear white clothing, including loose white kurtas and white salwar-style outfits; several women have long dark braids. On the left, a man in an orange-saffron garment with a yellow-beaded necklace stands near the crowd. Toward the right, a small group in saffron-orange robes stands together, and a bald man in orange is near the centre-right. A few people stand with hands clasped in front of them. A camera operator on a raised position is visible at the upper right. Some people hold bags with straps. The scene reads as a morning procession or gathering in a shaded garden setting.2009-06-17 +1 copiesJune 17 20092009-06-17A crowd of devotees gathers beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots and dense green foliage. Most people wear white or pale clothing, including white kurtas, salwar-style outfits and a teal kurta, and many wear flower garlands around their necks. A man in a checked short-sleeved shirt stands at the left edge, a woman in a white dress and another in a blue-and-white sari are prominent, and several people press hands together in greeting. The scene appears to be an ashram gathering outdoors, with the group mingling close together under the tree.2009-12-02June 17 20092009-06-17Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered around a massive banyan tree with many aerial prop roots and hanging vines. Most attendees wear white clothing, including white shirts, kurtas and saris, while a few wear red or floral garments. Several people with shaved heads and white attire stand near the center, and on the right two figures in orange-saffron robes stand among the crowd, one with orange cloth draped over the shoulders, possibly part of a procession. Many people have hands folded in prayer or are looking toward the tree. The setting is a green, leafy grove.2009-06-17June 17 20092009-06-17June 17 20092009-06-17July 12 20062006-07-12A large crowd of devotees gathers beneath and around a massive banyan tree with sprawling aerial roots and thick low branches. Most people wear white clothing, including loose white kurtas and saris, while a few wear colourful attire such as a red and gold sari, a turquoise blouse, and a man in an orange and grey vest. Some stand with hands raised or folded in prayer and others walk through the procession near the trunk. Two cylindrical white posts stand among the branches and a green-leafed plant is visible at left. The setting is an outdoor grove during a morning procession at a person ashram.2009-06-17