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Outdoor ritual at a large banyan tree with aerial roots, its trunk wrapped in a long garland of yellow, orange, white and red-purple flower strands. A man with long dark hair, a rust-red turban, gold-toned armlets and a flower garland over a reddish-orange shawl stands on a stone path, one arm raised and fingers extended in a blessing gesture, while a devotee in the lower left holds a brass plate with offerings. Three cameramen in white dhotis with gold borders film him, one holding a professional video camera. a person by the cues of long hair, turban, saffron-toned clothing and garland; he is performing a blessing at the tree.

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Outdoor ritual photo under a large banyan tree whose trunk and aerial roots are hung with white, pink, purple and yellow flower garlands. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red dhoti and shawl, gold necklaces and bangles, stands bowed beside the trunk, appearing to offer worship. Behind him, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloths, and some bare-chested men wearing rudraksha malas, stand on a black mat, one holding a red-and-white cloth bundle. At right, a decorated palanquin with flowers and a deity murti is visible under a canopy, and a man in orange cloth holds a ceremonial item. Another person in orange and a photographer are also present.2016-12-23Outdoor ritual photograph at a large banyan tree with aerial roots and a red-painted base. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a swept-back style, wearing a deep maroon-brown dhoti, multiple gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and a thick multicoloured flower garland, stands smiling and holds a small ritual vessel. A larger garland of red, yellow and white flowers is wrapped around the tree trunk. To the left, a man in an orange-saffron robe with long hair stands with hands joined, and a person in white stands farther back. Flower petals and a colourful cloth lie on the ground in front, and a camera on a stand is visible among the trees.2017-12-30December 30 20172017-12-30Outdoor ritual procession beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe, a saffron-orange turban, a gold necklace and a garland of white and pink flowers stands with hands folded at the centre. Behind him a man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl holds a white ornamental parasol with beaded fringe. Another man in white dhoti stands to the left, and a younger man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads stands with hands clasped beside the tree. A red-brick platform and a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses hang along the right side, with a kalasha-like pot with a flower garland in the foreground. The scene suggests a temple ceremony and devotion.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor ritual photo at a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, its trunk wrapped in strung garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. In the centre a man with long dark braided hair, a pink and white floral garland over his shoulder and a rust-red wrap, lifts one hand toward the trunk while standing on a red-brick path. To the left a younger man in orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a bundle of red cloth stands beside him. Behind them a white ceremonial umbrella with decorative finials shades the area, and people in white dhotis and orange garments stand nearby, one holding a brass plate of flowers. A red-earth mound is scattered with flowers at the tree base. Swamiji (probable): the central figure with long hair and a swept-back presentation, wearing a rust-red wrap and floral garland, is the.2016-12-03December 23 20162016-12-23October 08 20162016-10-08Outdoor photo beside a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. A long garland of white, yellow, red and green flowers is draped around the trunk on the right. Two men stand on a path of stone slabs with coloured mats. The man on the left, bare-chested with long dark hair, wears a red-and-yellow flower garland and a gold-coloured necklace, plus a dark reddish-brown dhoti. Beside him, a man in orange cloth and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray of red flowers. A cameraman stands behind a low red wall in white clothing. Trees and foliage fill the background.2017-12-30December 30 20172017-12-30