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A large, sprawling banyan tree with hanging aerial roots dominates a courtyard of an ochre-walled temple complex. Beneath it, a crowd of devotees sits on the paved ground in front of a shrine, many wearing white, cream and red garments, with a few in saffron/orange robes. A standing figure in an orange robe stands near the shrine at center-left, and a few people in dark clothing stand at the right edge. Red and gold ceremonial umbrellas and tall brass lamp stands flank the shrine, and a red flag flies on a pole at the far right.

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A large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots dominates a paved courtyard beside a small red-brick shrine. Around its base a seated crowd of roughly 25 devotees sits on the stone pavement, many in white, cream and saffron-orange clothes, some with red and maroon shawls. A figure in an orange-red robe stands on a raised platform near the tree, and a red-and-white ceremonial parasol-like canopy and brass stands stand in front. A woman in a green top sits near the front of the group. Several people sit in prayerful postures. A figure in an orange robe is visible among those seated, but the appearance is too uncertain to identify anyone.2014-01-22January 22 20142014-01-22Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots, a man in saffron-red robes and a flower garland sits on an ornate silver-trimmed chair on a raised platform, seemingly giving a satsang. Around him, devotees sit on a tiled floor: several women in saffron and red saris, a man in a white cap and white kurta, people in fleece and jackets, and a person in an orange shawl standing beside the chair holding a trident. Behind them are ceremonial silver tridents and a red and gold umbrella-like canopy on poles, plus a small shrine with a deity murti and red cloth beneath the tree. Pale orange and red buildings and red banners stand to the left. Several monks in orange robes are visible in the background.2014-01-22 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor gathering in front of a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. Seated devotees fill the foreground on the ground, many in saffron and orange clothing, some in white and red. A man in saffron robes stands at centre-right holding a long silver-tipped staff, while a seated figure in a red-and-white garland sits before a raised platform. Three tiered red-and-gold canopies with fringed tassels stand on silver poles at left, beside a small shrine with a painted panel and offerings. A red-and-white cloth hangs from the tree at right.2014-01-22Outdoor photograph beneath a massive banyan tree with many aerial roots hanging from its branches. In the foreground, rows of people in white clothing sit on the ground before small brass oil lamps and offering plates on mats. Near the right, a dark stone deity murti is draped with a garland of multicoloured flowers and a yellow cloth. Beside it, a group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees, some in white, sit in front of the tree. Robed figures stand and sit around the tree trunk, with palm trees visible at the far right under an overcast sky.2006-10-08January 22 20142014-01-22October 06 20062006-10-06 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard beneath a large, spreading banyan tree with hanging aerial roots, beside a terracotta-coloured shrine building. Several people sit on the paved ground in groups, many in orange and saffron robes and some in white, pink and red clothing. A saffron-robed figure stands near a small altar and shrine area at centre, with red ceremonial umbrellas and lamp-like decorations on poles nearby. Walking visitors and a man in a dark jacket move across the courtyard. A red metal gate and a second large tree frame the right side.2014-01-22January 22 20142014-01-22Outdoor photo beneath a massive banyan tree with thick aerial roots hanging from wide spreading branches. Beneath the tree sits a dark stone Shiva lingam decorated with garlands of marigolds and a yellow flower, set on a mound of red flower petals. Rows of seated people in white clothes and saffron-orange robes fill the foreground, with several devotees in saffron orange and others in white, many holding small orange flags on poles. Brass lamps and offerings are arranged near the lingam. Palm trees are visible at the right edge.2006-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 06 20062006-10-06Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots at a stone-paved temple courtyard. A man in a dark-red robe bends over a silver-covered ritual stand or altar set on a red cloth, arranging items. Around him several people in orange and saffron robes walk or stand; one figure in a light-colored sleeveless vest and saffron wrap walks in the foreground, and another in a white-topped headwear stands at left. A red and gold umbrella-like canopy stands near the group. Behind, an orange-red stone shrine building with arched openings and red threads tied to the tree trunk.2014-01-22