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Outdoor ritual scene under a large banyan tree on a wet paved courtyard. On the left stands a golden statue of a seated guru-like figure in orange and gold robes, wearing a red turban and garlanded with red and white flower strands, with pink petals piled at its base. A black snake sculpture stands in front. Six saffron-clad young male devotees in orange dhotis and orange head cloths, several with rudraksha malas, stand with palms pressed together in namaskar facing the statue. On the right, a bare-chested man in a maroon dhoti wearing a long white and red flower garland stands smiling with hands folded, a brass plate with offerings and a banana leaf nearby. Gurupeyarchi padapuja setting.

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September 02 20172017-09-02September 02 20172017-09-02September 02 20172017-09-02Outdoor ritual before a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A tall figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and stands near a golden deity murti draped in a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers. Two men in white dhotis with red-bordered cloth and bare chests stand in front, one holding a flower garland and one holding offerings; both wear gold necklaces. Several saffron-robed sannyasis, one holding a small wooden tray and one in white with a camera, stand nearby. Red-stained stone base with scattered yellow flowers and brass vessels in front of the murti. The swami with the swept-back hair has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing; the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-12-30Outdoor temple scene under tall trees with sunlight filtering through. A large dark stone linga-like murti stands at left, draped in orange cloth and marigold garlands, with a mirrored frame beside it. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl kneels before a brass vessel and offering tray, with a white cloth spread on the ground. A tall young sannyasi in saffron robes and a yellow-orange marigold garland stands with palms pressed together in prayer. Four more saffron-robed sannyasis stand in a row to the right, one with a full beard. Another saffron-clad figure at left holds a camera to his eye. Devotees are visible in the background among the trees. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at an outdoor shrine.2007-12-22Outdoor photo of a group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees gathered in a shaded grove beneath large trees, pressing palms together in namaste beside a large golden deity murti draped in marigold and red flower garlands. A tall figure with a green turban and white beard stands at left in orange robes, while a white-bearded man in orange and red shawl stands centre. In the foreground a bare-chested devotee with grey hair and a white dhoti holds a red and yellow garland, and another man in white dhoti and red shawl stands at right beside a tray of flowers. Red-stained stone base, brass lamps and flower petals lie on the ground. Several people are visible in the background.2009-12-30Outdoor temple procession beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A bearded man in a maroon dhoti and a garland of white and pink flowers stands centre-left, hands folded, beneath a decorated ceremonial parasol with a colourful fringe. Behind him a figure in a white dhoti and shawl holds a parasol and hands together. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis carry brass plates of flowers and offerings, and a white-clad man holds a long rod. Devotees in white and orange stand along the path. On the right, a large gold-and-black deity murti adorned with flower garlands stands beside a black cobra-shaped stone and a red-stone base scattered with petals. Lamps and a saffron flag are visible behind the group.2016-12-14September 02 20172017-09-02Outdoor ritual scene beneath a large banyan-like tree with spreading branches. On a raised stone platform stands a deity murti under a silver arched frame, decorated with flower garlands in red, purple and white, set on a rocky mound. In the foreground a figure in orange robes with a white flower garland holds his hands together in prayer, while a row of saffron-robed devotees stand behind, one holding a tall staff. A woman in a white sari and another in yellow stand with palms pressed together, and a person on the right raises a camera. A small oil lamp flame burns near the platform edge.2008-12-28December 30 20072007-12-30Outdoor temple ceremony beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A central figure in a rust-red robe with gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala stands with palms joined, a red-and-gold turban on his head, and a white-and-gold ceremonial umbrella held over him. Around him, men in saffron and orange robes carry trays of fruit and offerings, and a line of devotees in white dhotis, saffron shawls and blue and red saris stands with hands folded. On the right a large golden deity murti is decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands, and a small cobra-shaped stone sits near the base. Red-earth paving surrounds the scene.2016-12-14December 31 20082008-12-31