A large banyan tree dominates the frame, its thick grey trunks and many aerial prop roots spreading widely over sandy ground. Long horizontal branches extend in several directions, with green leaves at the crown. A dark reflective tile or stone slab lies at the lower left edge, and a small stone structure sits at the base of the trunks. No people are visible in the scene. - Nithyanandapedia

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A large banyan tree dominates the frame, its thick grey trunks and many aerial prop roots spreading widely over sandy ground. Long horizontal branches extend in several directions, with green leaves at the crown. A dark reflective tile or stone slab lies at the lower left edge, and a small stone structure sits at the base of the trunks. No people are visible in the scene.

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