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Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree at a shrine honouring a Sri Dakshinamurti murti. A golden-faced Dakshinamurti figure, draped in a red-and-blue cloth and heavy garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, is seated on a red stone base. A small Shiva linga with a garland sits in front, and a plaque reads 'Sri Dakshinamurti'. Several people in white dhotis and saffron robes stand on black mats with hands folded in prayer. A man in the foreground wears an orange-red turban, saffron cloth and a flower garland, holding a small item in his hands. A colourful rangoli decorates the ground. Several people in white or saffron attire are visible behind, with a decorated palanquin and banners in the background.

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December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree where a golden-and-black Dakshinamurti murti sits on a raised red stone platform, garlanded with red, yellow, white and purple flower strands and a red cloth draped over it. A small black lingam with a white flower garland rests on the rock in front. Several men in ritual dress stand on black mats: a man at left in an orange-red dhoti and saffron shawl with a red turban and white flower garland holds a small object in his hands; a bearded man in white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body stands center; another in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala stands beside him. Others in orange and white clothes stand behind. A sign beside the murti reads SRI DAKSHINAMURTI with descriptive text. Possible in-person candidate is not clearly identifiable by appearance.2016-12-23Outdoor photo at a shaded banyan grove where devotees stand on black rubber mats before a golden murti of Sri Dakshinamurti, seated under a dense garland of red, yellow and white flowers. A brass-coloured plaque at the base reads Sri Dakshinamurti. A man in the foreground wears an orange-red turban, orange dhoti and sash, a long flower garland, and holds a plate of flowers while standing with palms together. Behind him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-robed devotees stand with folded hands, some holding offerings. A small black Shiva lingam with a flower garland sits on a red stone base, and kolam rangoli designs decorate the ground. a person depiction not identifiable with confidence; a turbaned man in orange in the foreground fits roles of a sannyasi or priest, but the appearance is uncertain.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor photo beneath a large spreading banyan tree. A man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a red-orange turban and a flower garland stands on paved ground, holding a small object toward a golden deity murti of a seated figure framed by a garland arch of yellow, orange and magenta flowers. A brown sign in front reads SRI DAKSHINAMURTI. Behind him a bare-chested attendant in white and a saffron-robed figure with an ornate parasol stand nearby. A group of about twenty devotees in white, saffron, and red shawls press their palms together in namaskar, while a few others in western and casual clothes look on.2016-12-14 +1 copiesOutdoors under a large banyan tree, a bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and a deep red-orange turban with a white-and-pink floral garland stands with palms pressed together before a golden Dakshinamurti murti seated on a golden throne with a dark face, garlanded with yellow, orange, white and purple flowers. Behind him, devotees in white, orange and blue clothes stand with folded hands, and an attendant in orange holds a small brass vessel. A printed sign in the foreground reads Sri Dakshinamurti. A decorative umbrella with red and multicolored panels is at left.2016-12-14Outdoor ritual at a shaded grove under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A man with long dark hair and an orange-red turban and orange-red drape, wearing a gold-banded garland and gold bracelet, raises one arm and points upward while facing a group. Beside him a shirtless man holds a brass plate with offerings and a white-clad priest in a gold-bordered white dhoti holds a plate. Several devotees in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis stand with hands folded in prayer on black rubber mats. To the right a large golden deity murti with a dark face wears a colourful flower garland, a silver necklace and a red-and-gold cloth. In front stands a black Shiva lingam on a pink stone base decorated with white flowers and scattered petals, beside a brown plaque.2016-12-23A photograph of a devotional outdoor ritual beneath a large banyan tree. On the right, a golden murti of Dakshinamurti sits on a dark pedestal, decorated with a dense garland of yellow, white, green and magenta flowers. A small placard reads SRI DAKSHINAMURTI. On the left, priests in orange and rust-coloured dhotis and bare-chested figures with rudraksha-style necklaces hold a flame, a brass plate of flowers and a ceremonial umbrella. Around them, about a dozen devotees in white, cream and orange clothing stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some with heads bowed. Stone paving and red rock frame the scene.2016-12-14A photograph at an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree shows a gold-plated seated deity murti labelled as Sri Dakshinamurti on a placard, decorated with yellow, orange and magenta garlands. Several devotees with palms pressed together stand before it, including a man in white kurta and white dhoti, a woman in a blue top and white trousers, and a man in a rust-coloured kurta. On the left, priests in orange and red dhotis hold a plate of flowers and raise a hand in blessing, and an orange ceremonial umbrella stands nearby. Scattered yellow petals fall through the air.2016-12-14December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree. A priest in rust-red dhoti and shawl, wearing a red turban, layered gold and beaded necklaces and a rose-and-white garland, holds a tray of flowers and offerings near a golden murti of Sri Dakshinamurti seated on a dark stone pedestal, decorated with thick garlands of yellow, orange, pink and white flowers. A red sign in front reads Sri Dakshinamurti. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white, cream and saffron clothes stands with palms joined in namaste. Beside the priest, a figure in saffron robes stands near an ornate parasol. Whether a person candidate is present cannot be confirmed from appearance.2016-12-14