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A procession crosses a red brick paved courtyard beneath a large spreading banyan tree. At the centre, a bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a tall white ceremonial parasol or canopy aloft, and a man in a saffron-orange dhoti walks beside him. Behind them, devotees in orange, saffron and white robes walk in procession, several with hands pressed together in anjali. On the right, a figure in a red-orange turban and a man in white kurta stand near a dark-robed figure. Many more people in white and orange clothing gather under the trees in the background, with a reddish brick wall visible at the right edge.

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Outdoor procession walking on a red brick path beneath a large spreading banyan tree with aerial roots. A bare-chested man in orange dhoti and a long garland of white flowers leads, carrying an orange cloth; a white parasol is held above a group. Behind them, a man in red-and-gold turban and red dhoti with a flower garland walks barefoot, carrying a red cloth bundle. Many devotees in white, cream and orange robes follow, some with garlands and bags. On the right, a man in white with a folded-hands gesture stands near the tree. A deity murti or palanquin with flowers and a golden canopy is visible in the background.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots, a group of devotees in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis gathers on a dark polished stone platform. A woman in an orange sari with a white and red garland stands at center holding a brass plate and cup, while a man in orange with a long staff stands to her left. A bearded man on the far left in white and yellow holds a plate. A cameraman in white films the scene. White painted stone surrounds the tree base, which is draped with a garland of yellow and purple flowers.2010-02-12December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession beneath a large banyan tree with sprawling aerial roots and a dense canopy. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a dark red dhoti wears a thick multicolour flower garland and gold-toned bangles, holding a bundle of flowers. Behind him several men in saffron-orange robes walk along coloured striped mats, one carrying a tray of offerings and another holding a brass lamp. A man in white dhoti and shawl holds a tray and a small brass vessel, and a figure in orange holds a tall pole with a round brass ornament. A red cloth hangs near the centre and a few white-clad people stand in the background among the trees. The scene appears to be a ritual procession with offerings.2017-12-30December 03 20162016-12-03December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession under a large banyan tree along a red stone pathway. A central man in a rust-red dhoti and red turban, with a long rudraksha-style necklace of white flower garlands and gold ornaments, walks forward holding a ceremonial fly-whisk. Men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and bare chests walk beside and behind him, some carrying a canopy pole and an umbrella-like parasol. A bearer at left wears orange robes and rudraksha beads. Women in orange and green saris and a man in white hold flower trays, and a crowd gathers in the background. Scattered petals cover the ground.2016-12-03Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots and a wide spreading canopy. On a black stone platform at the tree base, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands with hands raised, facing the trunk. Beside them, a woman in orange with a white garland stands with hands joined. Around them, people in white dhotis and white shirts or saris stand in a semicircle, some holding long golden ceremonial staffs or poles. A white-rimmed circular planter surrounds the tree base, and white kolam rangoli patterns decorate the sandy ground at right. The scene suggests a tree worship or pooja at the banyan.2009-12-27Outdoor temple procession beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a white-and-gold garland and a gold necklace stands at centre, hands folded. Behind him, a shirtless young man in an orange dhoti holds a silver tray of flowers, and another orange-clad attendant holds a lamp. White ritual dhoti-clad men stand with palms joined, and a barefoot figure in orange and a white-clad man stand nearby. A white parasol and a multicoloured umbrella are raised overhead. On the right, a gold-covered deity murti is decorated with yellow, pink and white flower garlands, and a black shivalinga sits on the stone pavement in front. Roughly 15 people are visible.2016-12-14