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A photograph at a gilded railing beside a large tree at a Buddhist shrine. A man in a white shirt with a multicoloured striped shawl stands at left with palms pressed together in greeting. At right, a figure in a flowing orange robe and orange wrap stands with back to the camera, facing an ornate golden gate with sunburst and lotus-patterned metalwork. Carved stone pillars with gold-leaf accents frame the gate, and green leaves and lamp fixtures appear above.

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A photograph at a temple gate beneath a large spreading tree with green leaves. On the left, a man in a white shirt with a red-and-white striped shawl and a red tilak on his forehead stands with palms pressed together in namaste. On the right, a person with dark hair, seen from behind, wears an orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulders and stands facing an ornate golden gate with a sunburst-style gilt metal design. The gate sits between sandstone pillars decorated with gold leaf and carved lotus-like medallions, with lanterns on top and carved stonework on the building to the right.2008-06-09A photograph at a sacred Bodhi tree enclosure with a large tree canopy of heart-shaped green leaves overhead. A golden ornate railing with a sunburst-patterned gate and white globe lamps frames the scene. In the foreground, a person in a saffron-orange robe with hair tied back stands with their back to the camera, facing the gate. At the left edge, an older man in white clothing with a striped shawl stands with palms pressed together in prayer. Carved stone walls of a temple are visible at right.2008-06-09A photograph of the sacred Bodhi tree enclosure at Bodh Gaya, with a large tree canopy of green leaves above an ornate sandstone railing decorated with gold-leaf carved rosettes and brass balusters. A single person in saffron-orange robes, with a draped upper cloth and bare feet, stands with their back to the camera facing a golden lattice gate in the railing. Small flower offerings lie on the stone ledge at lower left, and a green metal structure with a tiled roof stands at right. A stone plaque with inscribed text is mounted on the railing at left, and lamps with white globe shades hang along the railing.2008-06-09A photograph at a stone-railed enclosure beneath a large leafy tree. A single person in a saffron-orange robe, wrapped over the shoulder and falling to the ankles, stands with their back to the camera and faces a gilded lattice gate. Ornate lamp posts with white globe lanterns stand on the railing corners, and a green metal donation box with Devanagari lettering stands at right. Small flower offerings lie on a ledge at lower left.2008-06-09A photograph at a sacred fig tree enclosure with a pale red sandstone railing and gilded metal lattice gate. A man in a saffron-orange robe with bare feet stands at the gate with his back to the camera, facing the tree's trunk. To the left, a woman in a blue sari with a green-trimmed shawl bends over a glass-topped offering box holding flowers and petals. A cameraman in white clothing films from the left edge, and a second woman in pink stands further left. Green leaves fill the background and a plaque is mounted on the railing.2008-06-09A barefoot person in an orange saffron robe stands at a golden-railed sandstone enclosure beneath a large tree with green leaves, facing an ornate gilded gate with a circular wheel-like design. The robe is wrapped over one shoulder. Nearby stand lantern-style lamps, a green donation box marked with Hindi text, and a shallow basin holding flowers. Carved sandstone panels with floral medallions frame the scene.2008-06-09A person in saffron-orange robes with a draped shawl stands with their back to the camera, facing a gilded ornamental iron gate. The gate has lotus-medallion pillars and fine circular scrollwork, set against a red sandstone railing with turned balusters. Behind the gate, a large ancient tree trunk and green leaves are visible. The person appears to be standing in quiet reverence or prayer at the shrine.2008-06-09A barefoot figure in saffron-orange robes stands with his back to the camera at an ornate gilded gate of a temple. The gate has golden spindle-shaped bars, a sunburst motif and carved sandstone pillars with lotus medallions. Behind the gate a large leafy tree and a carved stone temple facade with arched niches are visible, and small offerings such as flowers lie on the steps. The figure wears an orange cloth wrapped over one shoulder and his hair is tied back. Only his back is visible, so his identity cannot be determined from appearance.2008-06-09A barefoot man in saffron-orange robes stands on stone steps before an ornate golden gate with radiating sunburst panels and spiked finials, set into a red sandstone railing. He faces away from the camera, toward the gate of a temple with carved stone niches, a seated Buddha figure, and a large tree with green leaves above. A small white plate with flower offerings rests on the step near the gate. Gold-leaf accents decorate the sandstone pillars, and a white lantern sits atop the railing post.2008-06-09A photograph at a Buddhist temple complex with a sandstone railing carved with lotus medallions and gilded posts. Several people in saffron-orange robes walk along a marble walkway beside the railing. A young man in a flowing orange cloth with his hair tied up walks in the foreground, while a man in white clothing and an orange shawl stands with hands together to the right. Behind the railing, niches on the carved temple wall hold seated Buddha figures, and a stone plaque with an inscription is set into the railing. Two other figures in orange are visible further back, and a partially visible person stands at the lower left edge.2008-06-09A photograph at the Bodhi Pallanka, the enclosed sacred place beneath the Bodhi tree, with a red sandstone railing and ornate golden metal gates. A person in an orange robe, with dark hair, stands with their back to the camera, facing the gate and the large tree behind it. A stone plaque on the railing reads Bodhi Pallanka (The Place of Enlightenment). Leafy branches and a street lamp frame the upper part of the scene.2008-06-09A barefoot person in orange saffron robes stands with their back to the camera, facing an ornate gilded metal gate around a large sacred tree trunk. The gate features a wheel motif and golden spindle-like railings, set into a reddish-pink stone enclosure with gold-leaf-decorated pillars and lotus medallions. Green leaves of the tree overhang, and two white globe lamps sit atop the pillars. The person wears an orange wrap draped over one shoulder and appears to be in quiet devotion at the enclosure.2008-06-09