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Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots, a man in a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl stands barefoot on a paved path with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a black stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal. The murti wears a yellow cloth and yellow garlands, and its base is covered in red kumkum. Nearby stone steps and a small stone bench sit among sandy ground, with a faint colored rangoli pattern on the path.

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Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with dense hanging aerial roots, a man in a yellow dhoti-style cloth and yellow shawl stands barefoot with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a flower garland and a tilak on his forehead. To the right, a dark stone statue seated on a raised pedestal wears a yellow turban and yellow cloth, with a sacred thread and garland, and red kumkum or vermilion coats the base. Swept sandy path, a small stone bench, and colourful rangoli patterns lie on the ground near the shrine.2010-12-23Outdoors under a large banyan tree with dense hanging aerial roots, a man in a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl stands barefoot on a paved path with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a black stone seated murti of a sage draped in yellow cloth with a yellow turban and rudraksha-style beads. The murti sits on a black stone base surrounded by red-painted stone, and an ornate silver-toned arch frames the right edge. Rangoli-style colored powder designs lie on the ground, and a small stone bench and a low wall sit beside the path.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots, a standing devotee in a yellow dhoti-style garment with a yellow shawl and a beaded garland stands barefoot with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing a seated black stone statue on a dark pedestal. The statue wears a yellow cloth and yellow shawl, with a yellow headwrap, and is surrounded by red-painted base and offerings. Hanging strings and posts surround the shrine area, and a small stone bench sits in the foreground. The scene shows a murti in a tree-side shrine with a devotee offering prayer.2010-12-23A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. On the right, a black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal wears a red cloth, a red turban-like crown, and a garland of yellow and pink flowers, and is backed by a yellow curtain; red-painted stones surround its base. A standing person in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste. A second person in white clothing stands further back near the pillars. Stone benches and paved walkways lie in the foreground.2011-01-31A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands barefoot on a paved path under a large banyan tree, hands pressed together in namaskar before a black stone deity murti seated on a red-draped pedestal. The murti wears a red turban-like cloth, a garland of yellow and white flowers, and sits beside a yellow curtain. The surrounding red-painted base holds a small black bench. Hanging aerial roots and tall white posts surround the open courtyard, and a figure in white stands in the distance.2011-01-31Outdoor temple scene beneath a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. A man stands barefoot on a pale stone path, wearing an orange saffron-coloured dhoti and wrap, bare-chested, with long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him a dark black stone deity murti is draped in orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds and purple flowers. Its base is coated in red kumkum, with a small brass oil lamp and a stone bench nearby. A stone bench and low platforms sit in the courtyard, with white kolam-style floor patterns on the ground.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA woman in a yellow sari stands barefoot on a concrete path, palms pressed together in anjali mudra, facing a black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal. The murti wears a yellow cloth and a yellow turban-like headdress and is framed by an ornate white arched gateway. The base is covered in red kumkum-smeared stones with a small black plaque in front. Tall trees and white poles with hanging cloth surround the open outdoor shrine, with colourful rangoli patterns visible at the lower left.2010-12-23September 11 20132013-09-11A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard beneath a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. A standing man in saffron-orange dhoti and wrap, bare-chested, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, stands with hands folded in front of him. To the right, a black stone deity murti draped in an orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers sits on a pedestal, with a red-painted base. A small brass lamp and a small metal stand with a bowl sit on a low stone bench in front, and white kolam designs are drawn on the ground.2011-01-23Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots, a man with long dark hair stands barefoot on a wet stone platform, palms pressed together in namaskar. He wears an orange-red silk-like dhoti and a matching shoulder cloth, with a beaded necklace. Beside him a large black stone deity murti seated on a pedestal wears an orange garment and an orange headband, with a yellow cloth backdrop behind it. Red-orange sindoor-coated stones and a Shiva lingam-like form sit at the base, with brass oil lamps and a small brass puja set on a tray. A clear glass box and a pale stone platform complete the shrine area.2011-08-23Outdoor shrine scene under a large spreading banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A woman in a flowing yellow sari with bare feet stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a black stone deity murti seated on a pedestal, draped in a yellow cloth and wearing a yellow turban-like head covering, with a silver arch framing it. The murti sits on a mound of red-orange kumkum or vermilion powder with a black dotted border. Plain concrete pathway, small white pillars and rangoli patterns in the foreground.2010-12-23