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A man in saffron-orange robes stands barefoot on a raised brick platform beside a large banyan tree, leaning his body and right hand against one of its thick aerial roots. He wears a wrapped orange garment with a gold-trimmed border, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, bangled wrists and an armband, and his dark hair is tied up in a knot. A blue sign at lower left reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE, and red-walled structures and trees stand in the background. The pose suggests quiet devotion at the tree's base.

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A person in a rust-orange dhoti and matching upper wrap stands barefoot on a low brick platform beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. The figure leans against the trunk with one hand, wearing layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, gold armlets and bangles, with hair tied up at the back of the head. A blue sign reading DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE is visible at lower left. The setting is a wooded outdoor area with other trees and a red wall in the background.2013-01-18January 13 20132013-01-13A photograph of a single man standing barefoot on a small woven red-and-blue rug beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a matching shawl draped over his shoulder, with gold armlets, a bead mala and layered necklaces, and a vertical tilak on his forehead. His eyes are lowered and he leans gently against the trunk. A blue sign at lower left reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE, and a concrete platform, paving and trees fill the background.2013-01-12A man in saffron-orange ceremonial dress stands barefoot on a raised stone platform beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, leaning one hand against the trunk. He wears a long orange dhoti with gold-toned borders, a gold-toned waist sash, an orange shawl draped over his left shoulder, layered beaded and rudraksha-style necklaces, a gold armlet, and a wristwatch. A blue sign reads "DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE". Behind him is a dirt ground with a red wall, trees, and a small stone structure with an orange-red item. A patterned mat lies on the platform near his feet.2013-01-17January 02 20132013-01-02A standing man in orange saffron robes and a white tilak on his forehead stands on a stone platform beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. He wears a multi-strand beaded necklace and a gold chain, and a bangle on his wrist. A red and dark patterned mat lies on the platform. Behind him are short stone blocks, a paved path and a bare dirt ground with scattered trees. A blue sign at the lower left reads 'ENTER THE CAVE'.2013-01-29February 01 20132013-02-01A man in orange-saffron dhoti and upper cloth stands barefoot on a red carpet beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, leaning his head and one hand against the trunk. He wears a heavy gold necklace with many gold beads, gold armlets and bangles, and his hair is tied up. A blue sign on a concrete curb reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE. Red wall and dry earth in the background. a person cues: the orange garments with gold trim, ornate gold necklace and armlets are visible, but the face is turned away, so appearance is uncertain.2013-01-19A photograph of a single man standing barefoot on a raised stone platform beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a matching orange wrap over his bare upper body, with rudraksha beads on a necklace, a red-and-gold armband, and bangles. His right hand is raised to his forehead in salutation. A blue sign reads "DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE" near the base of the tree, and small woven mats lie on the stone. Dirt paths and low brick ledges surround the grove.2013-01-22September 11 20112011-09-11A standing figure in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper arm and gold armband leans forward with forehead pressed against the trunk of a large banyan tree with many aerial roots. The man has long, swept-back dark hair and wears a rudraksha-style beaded mala with a gold chain and bangles, with a gold sash tied at the waist. He is barefoot on a stone platform. A blue sign at lower left reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE. Dappled sunlight falls across the bark and rocks, with greenery and a reddish building behind.2011-11-09A barefoot man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and a dark rudraksha mala across his chest, stands beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. He holds his hands together near his chest in a prayer or reverent gesture, facing the trunk. A blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE, and a garland of yellow and red flowers hangs along the tree. Nearby, a mound with small offerings and flower decorations sits on red earth beneath green trees. a person: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala, but appearance uncertain without clearer view of the face.2010-07-11