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A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red-orange beaded mala and white and ochre tilak markings on his forehead and arms, stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer. Beside him a dark stone deity murti is draped in green cloth, garlanded with white flowers and red blossoms, and set against a red-pink backdrop. In front stands a black stone Nāga snake sculpture coiled on a red-painted platform, with a black-and-white striped rail. A metal railing borders the walkway, and a small inscribed stone plaque sits at the base of the shrine.

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A man in a saffron-red dhoti and matching shawl, with a tilak on his forehead and a marigold garland, stands barefoot on a mat in an outdoor shrine area with hands folded in namaskar. He faces a large black stone deity murti seated in front of a red curtain, dressed in an orange and green cloth with a red-and-yellow garland and a gold necklace. A black shivalinga-style stone with a red flower sits in the foreground beside a metal railing, under a large banyan tree. A second robed attendant in red stands at the left edge, and a small saffron-clad figure is visible at the far left. A dark stone plaque with inscription sits near the base of the murti.2015-09-08A devotee in a red-and-gold dhoti with a flower garland stands barefoot at left with palms pressed together in namaskar on a small mat. Beside him a black stone murti of a deity, draped in an orange-and-green cloth and red-and-yellow garlands, sits on a dark stone pedestal before a red curtain. In front of it is a coiled black Shivalinga-style stone with a red flower, and a dark stone plaque. Large banyan trees and a stone pathway surround the open-air shrine, with a tall red-and-white structure in the background.2015-09-08A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A devotee in a saffron-red dhoti with a yellow border and a bare upper body stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a long marigold and red flower garland and a tilak on the forehead, facing a dark stone deity murti seated on a pedestal. The murti wears an orange and green dhoti, a red and gold headband, a gold necklace, and a marigold garland, and is set against a red cloth backdrop. In front of it a black stone shivalinga-style pillar is draped with red flowers. A second attendant in red and yellow clothing stands at left holding a silver vessel, and a metal railing surrounds the area.2015-09-08Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots, a man with long dark hair stands barefoot on a wet stone platform, palms pressed together in namaskar. He wears an orange-red silk-like dhoti and a matching shoulder cloth, with a beaded necklace. Beside him a large black stone deity murti seated on a pedestal wears an orange garment and an orange headband, with a yellow cloth backdrop behind it. Red-orange sindoor-coated stones and a Shiva lingam-like form sit at the base, with brass oil lamps and a small brass puja set on a tray. A clear glass box and a pale stone platform complete the shrine area.2011-08-23June 12 20142014-06-12 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A standing man in orange saffron clothes with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a white cloth on his left arm stands on a concrete path with palms joined in anjali, facing a black stone statue. The seated black stone statue, dressed in an orange cloth with garlands of marigolds and an orange head wrap, sits on a dark pedestal beneath a green draped canopy and an ornate silver arch. The pedestal and surrounding base are smeared with orange-red kumkum, and a small brass lamp sits nearby. A plain placard stands on the stone base. Earthen ground, a low wall and a concrete platform complete the scene.2011-06-26September 01 20112011-09-01Outdoor temple scene beneath a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. A man stands barefoot on a pale stone path, wearing an orange saffron-coloured dhoti and wrap, bare-chested, with long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him a dark black stone deity murti is draped in orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds and purple flowers. Its base is coated in red kumkum, with a small brass oil lamp and a stone bench nearby. A stone bench and low platforms sit in the courtyard, with white kolam-style floor patterns on the ground.2011-01-23 +1 copiesOutdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A woman in an orange-red sari with gold border stands on red and patterned mats, hands folded near her chest, facing a large black stone deity murti on a pedestal draped with a green cloth. The murti wears white dhoti-style cloth with gold border, a red sash, garlands, and a yellow head cloth. Before it lies a red-painted stone lingam-style base surrounded by a black-and-yellow painted rim, with a small stone altar, a brass bell and a diya nearby. Loose stone blocks and rubble lie in the background.2013-06-06 +1 copiesSeptember 08 20152015-09-08A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard beneath a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. A standing man in saffron-orange dhoti and wrap, bare-chested, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, stands with hands folded in front of him. To the right, a black stone deity murti draped in an orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers sits on a pedestal, with a red-painted base. A small brass lamp and a small metal stand with a bowl sit on a low stone bench in front, and white kolam designs are drawn on the ground.2011-01-23Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots, a man in a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl stands barefoot on a paved path with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a black stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal. The murti wears a yellow cloth and yellow garlands, and its base is covered in red kumkum. Nearby stone steps and a small stone bench sit among sandy ground, with a faint colored rangoli pattern on the path.2010-12-23