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A photograph of an outdoor sacred spot at the base of a large banyan tree with many aerial roots. A person in a flowing orange saffron robe, with dark hair tied up, stands with back partly turned, facing the tree trunk's dark hollow. Draped across the trunk are silk cloths in red-and-purple, gold-and-purple and magenta, and a white-and-red-and-yellow flower garland hangs over the opening. Fresh flower petals and a rangoli-style floral design lie on the dry ground in front. A small white building and bare trees are visible in the background.

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December 23 20092009-12-23A person in an orange robe stands at the base of a large banyan tree with many aerial roots and trunks, leaning in with head bowed and hand resting against the bark. A garland of yellow, red and white flowers hangs from a branch beside them, and a white flower garland is draped around the person's neck. Sunlight filters through the trees onto sandy ground.2006-12-26Photograph taken at night of a figure seen from behind, standing barefoot on a low white stone platform at the base of a large banyan tree with many aerial roots. The person has long dark hair and wears a white garland around the neck, an orange upper garment and an orange lower wrap. Strands of yellow, magenta and white flower garlands hang from the tree trunk. Loose red petals and leaves lie on the ground. The figure is facing the trunk, appearing to offer worship at the sacred tree. Appearance-based cues are limited because only the back is visible.2009-11-19Outdoor photo at a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots and a dark hollow at its base. Two people stand before it, both in orange-brown and saffron robes. The figure on the left wears a rust-orange turban and white markings on the arms, holding a small offering plate with flowers. The figure on the right, with long dark hair, wears a bright orange robe and stands near draped silk cloths in purple, pink and gold hung along the trunk. A white and yellow flower garland hangs from the roots, and loose flower petals lie on the ground at the base of the tree.Outdoor photo beneath a large, spreading banyan tree with many aerial roots and trunks. A standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment and a pink-and-white flower garland stands at the trunk, bare-chested, with long hair swept back. A white-draped table in front holds brass thalis and bowls with flowers, kumkum and offerings, plus a plate of yellow marigold petals.2008-12-31December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a large banyan tree with many thick, buttressed trunks and hanging aerial roots, draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers. At right, a man in a saffron-orange robe and a matching orange head covering stands with his palms pressed together in prayer, facing the tree. He wears a white flower garland over his shoulder. A second person in white clothes stands partly visible at the far right edge, also with hands joined. Scattered petals and flower bits lie on the sandy ground, and the background shows dense green trees in soft light.2006-12-26A photograph of a large banyan tree with many aerial roots and thick trunks in a sandy outdoor grove. A garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers hangs on the trunk. To the right, a person in an orange robe with a white and red flower garland stands with hands raised toward the tree, apparently offering reverence. The figure has long dark hair and is barefoot on the sand. Another person in white is partly visible at the right edge. Sunlight filters through the foliage and a small yellow flower petal is on the trunk.2006-12-26Outdoor photograph beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots and yellow marigold garlands wrapped around its trunk. A person in an orange saffron wrap with long dark hair and a layered green, yellow and red flower garland stands barefoot with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing the tree. On the paved ground nearby, a white cloth-covered seat holds a round orange and black patterned cushion, and a small brass plate with camphor or offerings sits on a wooden stand beside a white fluffy mound. Scattered petals and white kolam-style floor lines surround the area.2007-12-22A photograph of a large old banyan tree with thick grey trunk and many hanging aerial roots, draped with a garland of yellow and red marigold flowers. In the lower right, a figure seen from behind in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head and a white garland around the neck stands with hands pressed together in namaste before the tree, a devotee performing worship. Scattered flower petals lie on the sandy ground under dappled shade. The figure's exact identity is not established, so it is described by role only.2006-12-26A photograph of a large banyan tree with many aerial roots and a hanging garland of yellow, red and green flowers draped on its trunk. To the right, a barefoot young man in a saffron-orange robe, with long dark hair, a red bindi and a white and red flower garland around his neck, stands on sandy ground under shade trees. A rudraksha-style mala is visible at his chest.2006-12-26December 25 20072007-12-25