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Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree with a dark rubber-matted walkway. A bearded man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red-orange turban and a beaded mala stands at left, holding a flower-laden tray. Another bearded man in a white dhoti and a long-haired figure in a rust-red sari stand behind. A black dark-stone deity murti is decorated with a dense garland of red, yellow and purple flowers and gold ornaments under a red turban, with a golden pedestal and a black shivalinga-like stone with a white flower garland in front. A brown placard reads Sri Dakshinamurti. Colourful rangoli is at the lower left. A cameraman stands near the murti, and a golden umbrella is visible at the upper left.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor temple ceremony beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A central figure in a rust-red robe with gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala stands with palms joined, a red-and-gold turban on his head, and a white-and-gold ceremonial umbrella held over him. Around him, men in saffron and orange robes carry trays of fruit and offerings, and a line of devotees in white dhotis, saffron shawls and blue and red saris stands with hands folded. On the right a large golden deity murti is decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands, and a small cobra-shaped stone sits near the base. Red-earth paving surrounds the scene.2016-12-14Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan-type tree with hanging aerial roots. On the left, a golden deity murti in a gold-and-black garment with a crown, adorned with a yellow and purple flower garland arranged around an arched niche; a small placard stands in front of it on the paved stone path. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a beard wears a rust-red turban, a red-brown dhoti-style wrap, a white-and-red flower garland and a gold armband, standing with hands folded. To the right, several men in saffron-orange cloth and sacred threads stand in a row near a canopy, some holding offering plates and brass items. A cameraman in orange is visible at the far left edge.2016-12-14Outdoor temple procession beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A bearded man in a maroon dhoti and a garland of white and pink flowers stands centre-left, hands folded, beneath a decorated ceremonial parasol with a colourful fringe. Behind him a figure in a white dhoti and shawl holds a parasol and hands together. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis carry brass plates of flowers and offerings, and a white-clad man holds a long rod. Devotees in white and orange stand along the path. On the right, a large gold-and-black deity murti adorned with flower garlands stands beside a black cobra-shaped stone and a red-stone base scattered with petals. Lamps and a saffron flag are visible behind the group.2016-12-14A photograph in a shaded outdoor courtyard beneath a large spreading tree with hanging aerial roots. On the right stands a golden deity murti of Dakshinamurti, adorned with a white and gold beaded necklace, a flower garland arch of yellow, pink, purple and green blooms, and a dark cloth backdrop. In the foreground a man with a long braid and a red-maroon turban and shawl, wearing a garland of white and pink flowers, stands with his back partly turned. Behind him, several photographers in white dhotis with gold borders and one man in an orange-saffron top aim cameras and a light stand toward the shrine. A small red sign at the lower right is labelled SRI DAKSHINAMURTI.2016-12-14Outdoors 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 temple procession beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A man in a dark red-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold necklace and a red-and-white floral garland, stands at the centre; a man beside him in a saffron-orange dhoti holds a lit oil lamp, and a white-clad priest with a bare chest also carries a lamp. Several white-robed men and devotees in orange and white stand with hands folded in namaste. A white ceremonial umbrella and a multicoloured fringed parasol are held overhead. On the right, a black stone deity murti with gold ornaments and a turban is garlanded with yellow and pink flowers. Red floor tiles and scattered petals fill the courtyard, and a black cobra-shaped stone sits at the base of the murti.2016-12-14A 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.2016-12-14Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. On the left, a bare-chested man with long dark hair, wearing a gold chain and a white and red flower garland, stands with hands folded in front of his chest. Behind him, several people in saffron and orange robes stand in a row, one holding a woven basket, and a woman in white stands with hands joined. On the right, a dark stone deity murti is seated on a gilded throne, dressed in blue and silver garments with a crown, surrounded by a tall frame of yellow, red and white flower garlands. A small black lingam with a yellow flower garland sits on a stone base in the foreground, and a striped cloth covers the ground. Background shows a swing-like wooden structure.2017-12-30December 14 20162016-12-14December 30 20172017-12-30