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A barefoot man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with a maroon-and-gold border stands on a small red-and-black mat, pressing his forehead and body against the massive aerial roots of a banana-like banyan tree. He wears a rudraksha-style red bead necklace and matching beaded armbands and wrist bands, with his dark hair tied in a topknot and white markings on his forehead. He is bare-chested beneath the shawl. Kolam chalk designs decorate the sandy ground around the tree, and greenery shows in the background. The pose suggests reverent prayer at the sacred tree.

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A man stands barefoot on a small red and patterned mat beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, leaning his head and forehead against the trunk with eyes closed. He wears an unstitched white dhoti with a striped cream-and-red border, draped over the bare upper body, and a striped shawl hanging from his shoulder. He has a dark bun of hair and wears red-brown rudraksha beads at the neck, upper arm and wrist. White chalk kolam lines are drawn on the bare ground around him. The stance suggests quiet devotion at the sacred tree. The a person field is unsure: the appearance shows no crown, saffron garments or gold ornaments, and the bun and white ritual clothing do not establish his identity.2012-04-03November 14 20112011-11-14A man stands barefoot on a small red and blue patterned mat at the base of a large banyan tree, his forehead and body pressed gently against the trunk with eyes closed in a devotional, meditative posture. He wears a cream-colored dhoti and a golden-brown striped shawl draped over one shoulder, with gold armlets and bangles. A garland of white and red flowers hangs on the tree trunk to the left. The concrete-rimmed base has a small white kolam-like marking on the ground. Red brick walls, sandy ground and trees fill the background.2012-04-18 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20112011-09-13A man in white ritual dress stands outdoors with his eyes closed, resting his head against a large tree trunk with his right hand touching the bark. He wears a white dhoti and shoulder cloth edged with brown braided trim, long rudraksha mala strands across his chest, a rudraksha armband and a rudraksha bracelet. His hair is pulled back in a knot, and a vertical tilak marks his forehead. Sunlight falls warmly across his shoulder and the bark, with green foliage behind him.2012-04-13A man in white traditional clothing stands outdoors leaning his forehead against the trunk of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a white upper cloth with red and gold woven borders, white dhoti pleated with red-bordered folds, gold bangles and armlets, and a beaded mala with a gold-coloured necklace. He has a sacred marking on his forehead and his hair is tied in a knot at the back. His eyes are closed in a devotional posture, and the blurred background shows red earth, trees and an orange wall. A small purple logo appears at the upper left.2011-12-31A man stands in profile beside the wide trunk of a large banyan tree with aerial roots, leaning his head lightly against the bark with one hand raised near the trunk. He wears a white silk dhoti and a red-and-gold bordered shawl draped over his shoulder, a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, and a vertical tilak on his forehead, with his hair knotted at the back. He is barefoot on a stone edging over reddish earth, with a blurred garden and wall behind him. Only the attire and setting are visible.2011-09-30November 14 20112011-11-14October 03 20112011-10-03Outdoor photo of a man in white ritual dress with red-bordered shawl and pleated dhoti standing barefoot on a small stone platform, forehead pressed against the trunk of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a gold-toned necklace and a tilak on his forehead, eyes closed in reverence. Dirt ground, orange wall and trees in the background.2011-12-31October 14 20112011-10-14A photograph of a man in profile with long dark hair tied back in a bun, eyes closed, leaning his head and right hand against the trunk of a large tree. He is bare-chested and wears an orange and maroon striped cloth wrapped over his shoulder and around his waist, with a rudraksha mala necklace of brown seeds around his neck. Blurred green foliage fills the background.2011-02-02