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A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a large banyan tree with spreading aerial roots. At the centre stands a white stone arched niche holding a deity murti draped in orange and red cloth and garlanded with marigold strands. The shrine sits on a raised red-earth mound edged with black and white tiles, with small offerings and a brass plate before it. A dark polished stone pool in the foreground reflects the shrine and trees. No people are visible.

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December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor shrine under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. At the centre sits a deity murti draped in orange cloth and decorated with marigold garlands, set within an arched white stone frame on a red mound of earth. Offerings and small lamps rest on a cloth in front, with a dark reflective stone platform in the foreground. No people are visible.2008-12-24Outdoor photograph of a shaded garden shrine beneath large leafy trees. A silver-coloured arched frame surrounds a deity murti draped in an orange cloth and decorated with floral garlands. In front is a raised mound of red powder or flowers, with small offering items and a flat mat on the ground. A large dark glossy reflective panel lies on the sandy ground in the foreground, mirroring the shrine and trees. White-painted planters and pillars surround the area. No people are visible.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A photograph of an open courtyard shaded by a large banyan tree, with aerial roots and hanging vines descending around the trunk. On the right stands a dark stone statue seated in a white arched niche, wearing an orange cloth wrap and ornate headwear, with marigold garlands draped over its shoulders and arms. In front of it is a mound of vermilion-red paste with a small brass lamp and offerings on a low stone stand, and a black-and-white dotted border surrounds the base. A white rangoli-style floral pattern is drawn on the ground to the left. No people are visible.2010-08-04A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large spreading banyan tree with dense hanging aerial roots and leafy branches. At the centre stands a dark stone statue of a seated figure draped in orange saffron cloth with a matching orange head wrap, adorned with rudraksha beads, set within an ornate silver arch with carved sculptural details. The statue sits on a black pedestal on a red-painted raised mound studded with stones, bordered by a black and white edged base. A small brass oil lamp sits in front. Grey metal poles and concrete blocks stand to the left under the tree canopy, with a plain wall in the background. The figure is a statue, not a physical person.2008-11-05Outdoor photograph of a dark stone Dakshinamurthy statue seated beneath a large banyan tree. The statue is draped in orange cloth and decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands. It sits within a white arched stone frame carved with floral and animal motifs, on a raised red-painted platform with a black-and-white dotted border. A small metal pot and a brick-lined area lie in the foreground, and a small plaque sits on the base. Green foliage and bare trunks surround the shrine. No people are visible.2010-07-08Outdoor shrine beneath a large spreading banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A black stone deity murti of Shiva-form sits in a white carved stone arched niche, draped with a green cloth backdrop, garlanded with red and yellow flowers. In front, a raised mound of red-painted stones or offerings surrounds the base, with a black ring border and marigold and flower offerings scattered around. Sandy ground, a stone-lined path, and a small oil lamp or offering area lie nearby. No people are visible.2013-08-02A photograph of a large spreading banyan tree whose dense canopy and hanging aerial roots shade an open dirt-and-paving courtyard. On the right, a seated statue dressed in an orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits beneath a silver-coloured arched frame carved with floral and ornamental motifs, set on a red stone base. Two tall metal poles stand in the left foreground beside low concrete plinths, and a boundary wall is visible behind the trees. No living people are visible.2008-11-05October 06 20062006-10-06