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Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered under shady trees around a deity shrine. A monk in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head stands at left beside a black-stone deity murti dressed in red with garlands, set in a silver arched niche, and a heap of red flowers lies before it. Devotees in white and pastel clothing stand in rows, hands folded, and some women wear saris. The page indicates a puja at this event, and the scene shows an outdoor paduka-style worship. Exact role of the orange-robed monk is uncertain.

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A photograph of an outdoor devotional gathering beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. In the centre, two men in saffron-orange robes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, one holding a small handbell. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and light clothing stand with hands folded in prayer. On the right, a black stone deity murti wrapped in an orange cloth and draped with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands stands beside a silver arch, with a small offering tray of flowers and kumkum before it. Several people in the crowd wear white and blue garments, and a cameraman stands near the trees.2009-06-17Outdoor devotional scene under large banyan-type trees with aerial roots. A black stone deity murti in red garment with red and yellow flower garlands sits within a white carved stone arched shrine framed by green cloth. A crowd of devotees, mostly seen from behind in white and light clothing, faces the shrine. Near the shrine a woman in pink and a woman in teal stand beside a man in white, and a man in a dark vest stands further back. An oil lamp burns in the foreground near the murti.2011-11-21June 04 20092009-06-04August 03 20052005-08-03A photograph of devotees gathered under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. On the right, a dark stone Shiva linga or deity murti stands beneath a grey carved stone arch, garlanded with marigolds and draped in orange cloth, set on a red-painted base. Several people in saffron/orange robes stand with palms pressed together in prayer, while others in white dhotis and white garments stand nearby, one holding an orange cloth. A small grey plinth and a serpent-like coil are at the base. The scene suggests a puja or darshan at an outdoor shrine.2009-06-01Outdoor morning procession under a large banyan tree at an ashram. Two saffron-robed priests in front, one holding a brass bell and lamp, stand with palms pressed together before a black stone deity statue draped in an orange and yellow cloth with a red headpiece and garlands of white and yellow flowers. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and light clothing stands with hands folded in prayer, some holding flowers. Hanging roots and concrete pillars frame the scene, with a silver arch around the statue. Red-painted pedestal with flowers in front. A man in the right foreground wears a white shirt and holds a camera. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance.2009-06-17July 21 20052005-07-21 +1 copiesA large outdoor crowd gathers under tall shady trees in front of a black stone deity murti set in a white arched shrine niche, draped in red cloth with garlands and a red face. A heap of red flower petals or offerings fills a raised ring in front. Devotees in white and pastel clothing stand with hands folded in namaste, while a woman in a pink sari and a man in white kurta stand near the front. Dappled sunlight falls on the sandy ground, and orange canopies are visible in the background.2011-11-21Outdoor photograph of a shaded grove under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. At the centre stands a black stone shiva lingam shrine with a white arched frame carved with floral motifs, decorated with a garland of yellow and orange marigolds and an orange cloth draped over the deity. The base is heaped with red-orange offerings. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border leans toward the shrine, placing an offering. Around it, several devotees in white and cream traditional clothes and yellow shawls stand and watch; one man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with his palms joined in namaste. A small green plastic container sits by the tree base. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2010-09-14A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. At the centre stands a black deity murti draped with orange and white flower garlands, set on a black pedestal inside a white arched frame, with a mound of orange-red flowers at its base. Several people in white clothing stand and bow around it; a man in a white kurta and white shirt at left, a man in a white dhoti tending the murti, and a woman in a purple sari at right. A woman in white sits on black stone slabs at lower right, and colourful rangoli floral designs are drawn on the ground.2010-07-04January 20 20082008-01-20Outdoor satsang under large banyan trees. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a dark stone deity murti adorned with red and white garlands, set within an ornate white arched shrine. Many people in white clothes sit on the ground facing him, with several in orange or red shawls among them. Some hold small items, and one man in a black shirt sits at the front left. a person is seated on the throne, identifiable by saffron robes and the upright, ceremonial presentation before the murti. He is shown addressing devotees in a teaching setting.2013-09-13