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Outdoor temple scene beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A golden deity murti seated on a golden base is draped in a green cloth, with a red and gold turban-like crown, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a white-and-red sacred thread. In front, a black serpent sculpture sits on a red-stained platform scattered with marigold petals. A woman in a red and gold sari with gold necklaces stands at left with hands folded in namaskar, facing the murti. Behind her, several young men in saffron and orange dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and beaded necklaces hold brass oil lamps and offering plates of flowers during a puja. Brass lamps stand on the ground in front of the murti.

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A 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.2016-01-03Outdoor 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.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. On the right, a gold-clad deity murti with dark face, crown and garlanded with yellow, white, purple and red flower strands sits on a gilded pedestal, with white offering bundles and a black cobra-shaped stone before it. In the foreground, a woman in a red sari with gold border and gold necklaces stands with folded hands in prayer. Behind her, several men in orange and saffron dhotis and shawls hold brass trays and an oil lamp, with a brass lamp stand placed in front. A second red-and-gold shrine with garlands is visible in the background. Ritual puja with lamps and offerings.2016-01-03 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03Outdoor 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.2017-12-30Outdoor photograph of a ritual at a shrine beneath a large banyan tree. A figure with long swept-back dark hair and gold necklaces, wearing a red-orange garment with a gold-edged shawl and gold armlet, stands holding a small metal bell-like vessel in one hand and a lit oil lamp on a tray in the other. Behind a metal railing, a golden deity murti is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and colourful striped flower strings. Two men in orange and saffron clothing stand to the right, one holding a basket of yellow flowers, and a man in red near the shrine raises his hands in prayer. Green leaf garlands hang on the tree trunk.2016-01-03 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual scene beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A long-haired man in a rust-red dhoti and bare chest, with a white tilak on his forehead, stands at centre with palms pressed together in anjali, wearing gold armlets and a gold necklace. Behind him, several men in saffron-orange dhotis, some with rudraksha malas, hold offering trays with flowers and fruit. On the left, women in white saris and a red-bordered sari stand with hands folded. A multicoloured fringed umbrella shades the scene. On the right, a large black deity murti with a golden ornate base is adorned with white garlands and a gold-and-red cloth, a black cobra-shaped stone sits on a red base, and flower petals are scattered on the ground. The setting suggests a puja offering.2016-08-02Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A seated golden-bodied deity murti. Before it, a cobra-hooded shiva lingam or snake sculpture sits on a dark base decorated with yellow flowers. On the left, a bare-backed man in saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala and a woman in saffron sari stand facing the murti. A white-clad man with a camera stands near the deity, and a few others in white are visible in the background. Woven mats are spread on the sandy ground. Hindu puja setting.2017-12-30Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A dark-skinned deity murti, ornately dressed in gold, a crown and garlands, sits enthroned under a silver arch framed by red, yellow and white marigold garlands. Before it, a Shiva lingam with a snake-hood sits on a black base dressed with yellow flowers. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and wrap stands at left with his back to the camera, while a second man in white with a garland holds a flower offering tray nearby. A striped mat lies on the ground, and a white-clad photographer stands at the right. Several people are visible, in the 2-5 range.2017-12-30December 30 20172017-12-30