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Outdoor temple scene beneath a large banyan tree. A priest in a red-orange dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and gold arm bands, raises one hand in blessing while facing a golden murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a red turban, green garment, red and white garlands and a gold-embroidered shawl, and is decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers. Two standing attendants in orange robes and gold-bordered cloth hold brass oil lamps and a plate of yellow flowers. A black cobra-shaped stone sits in front of the murti, with cloth bundles offered on the pedestal. Metal railings and a red-painted base frame the shrine.

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Outdoors under a large banyan tree, a woman in a red sari with a red blouse and gold necklace stands at left, holding a brass lamp and a tray of offerings toward a golden deity murti seated on a golden throne. The murti has a dark face, red turban, red and gold garments, and is draped in garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. Beside it are a black snake sculpture, white cloth bundles and brass oil lamps. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand behind her with bare shoulders, watching the puja. Long aerial roots hang from the tree, with a metal railing in the foreground.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03 +1 copiesA photo at an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A woman in a red-orange silk sari with gold borders and gold jewellery stands at left with hands folded in prayer, while a man in orange dhoti and shawl stands beside her. Behind them, two brass oil lamps with yellow marigold garlands stand on the ground. At right, a golden deity murti seated on a golden pedestal is adorned with a large garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers and a red cloth, with a black stone face. A black cobra-shaped stone sits at the base. Other devotees in orange robes are visible further back. This appears to be a puja or darshan at a tree shrine.2016-01-03Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree at a shrine. A gold-clad deity murti with a black face, wearing a red turban, gold armour, and a white-and-red necklace, sits in a niche garlanded with yellow, orange, purple and red flower strands. In front, a black serpent sculpture rests on a pedestal. On the left, a woman in red and gold dress with gold necklace and bangles holds a brass plate of flowers and offerings, while several men in orange dhotis and saffron garments attend nearby, some holding brass lamps and trays. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel stand on the ground; a railing runs along the path.2016-01-03A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree where a golden-bodied deity murti sits on a golden peetha, draped in red and white garlands and a dark green cloth, with a red turban-like crown. In front, a row of about ten people in saffron and orange robes stand in worship, one woman in the foreground in red-orange sari with gold ornaments and a garland holds a tray of offerings, another in orange holds a lit oil lamp aarti, and a standing man in white in the back row is clasping hands. A black cobra-shaped stone sculpture lies at the base with white offering packets and red powder on the ground. Brass oil lamps stand on the steps.2016-01-03Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with dangling aerial roots, a man in a red-orange robe with a gold-bordered wrap, a black cap, a long gold necklace with a large gold pendant, a beaded mala and gold bangles walks forward beside a brass oil lamp stand (deepa). Behind him, a second man in a red and gold dhoti and shawl with a white sacred-ash marking and garland holds a plate of offerings, and two more robed attendants stand nearby. To the right, a golden deity murti is decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and draped cloth, and a black cobra (naga) sculpture sits in the foreground beside white offering bags. Metal railings line the paved area.2016-01-03December 30 20172017-12-30January 03 20162016-01-03Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. On the left, a bare-chested man with long dark hair, wearing a gold chain and a white and red flower garland, stands with hands folded in front of his chest. Behind him, several people in saffron and orange robes stand in a row, one holding a woven basket, and a woman in white stands with hands joined. On the right, a dark stone deity murti is seated on a gilded throne, dressed in blue and silver garments with a crown, surrounded by a tall frame of yellow, red and white flower garlands. A small black lingam with a yellow flower garland sits on a stone base in the foreground, and a striped cloth covers the ground. Background shows a swing-like wooden structure.2017-12-30Outdoor temple scene beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. On the left, a bearded man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long multi-strand flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold chains, stands with hands folded before a golden deity murti. To the right, a golden seated figure with a crown and an ornate blue garment is adorned with large yellow, red and white flower garlands and sits on a gilded pedestal. Behind, other orange-robed devotees and white-clad attendants stand on striped mats, and a basket of flowers sits nearby. A black shiva-linga style stone with flower offerings is in the foreground, with a second golden murti further back.2017-12-30December 30 20172017-12-30