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Outdoor ritual before a golden murti of Dakshinamurti under a large banyan tree. A shirtless man in an orange-red dhoti, orange turban and layered flower garlands holds a plate or offering near the statue, while devotees in orange and white stand on black mats. A woman in white with a yellow-orange garland stands beside him. A black stone plaque on a red rock reads SRI DAKSHINAMURTI. Garlands in red, yellow, white and purple frame the deity, and a small black Shivalinga-like object sits at its base amid scattered petals and rangoli colours. The a person candidate is the bare-chested man in the orange turban and garlands at the front; the appearance cues are an orange turban, garlands and distinctive ornamentation, but his face and presentation are only partly clear, so identity is uncertain.

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Outdoor ritual at a large shaded banyan grove. A shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange turban, with a white flower garland and bangles, stands at left holding a ritual vessel toward a shrine. A dark deity murti draped in a maroon cloth and heavily decorated with colourful marigold and rose garlands sits on a golden pedestal and stone base. A small plaque beside it reads Sri Dakshinamurti. Around the shrine, people in white dhotis, orange robes and rudraksha malas stand with hands folded in devotion, and a kolam with flower petals lies on the ground. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at the murti.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor ritual at a large banyan tree beside a golden deity murti of a seated figure in a red turban, adorned with long colourful marigold and rose garlands and an arched shrine backdrop. A man in the foreground wearing a red-orange turban, saffron-orange dhoti, and a flower garland holds ritual items and faces the murti. Several devotees in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis stand on black mats, some with palms joined in prayer, and a bearded man in a white shawl and gold-trimmed white dhoti stands nearby. A brown wooden stone sign labelled with a name lies at the base beside a black Shiva lingam-like stone with flower offerings. Two people in the group appear to be wearing gold-trimmed white garments and garlands.2016-12-23Outdoor photo of a ritual at a banyan tree shrine. Under the spreading branches, a bare-chested man in an orange-red dhoti and red turban with a long garland stands at left, holding a ceremonial object toward a group. Several people in white dhotis, orange robes and red garments stand on black mats. At right, a dark blue deity murti of Lord Shiva with a red turban and maroon cloth is decorated with a large garland in red, yellow, purple and green flowers, set in a white ornate niche. A brown placard with a portrait and the word murti sits in front, beside a black shivalinga-style base strewn with petals. Photographers and a floodlight stand nearby.2016-12-23Outdoor photo under a large banyan tree where a group of devotees performs a ritual before a black stone Dakshinamurti murti seated on a golden throne and decorated with rainbow-coloured flower garlands and a purple backdrop. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and a red-orange turban stands in the foreground holding a white garland, with a long black braid visible at his back. Beside him a woman in a white sari holds a ritual item, while other devotees in white dhotis, orange robes and maroon shawls stand with hands folded. A small stone plaque in front reads Sri Dakshinamurti, and a lingam-shaped offering stands on a red stone base. Several people are visible, roughly 6-20 in view.2016-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +2 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor 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 20162016-12-23Outdoor photograph beneath a large banyan tree at a shrine. On the right, a golden seated deity murti in a dark arched niche is garlanded with multicoloured marigold and rose strands and draped in red and blue cloth, with a small brass lamp stand and a brown sign placed before it. In the centre, a bare-chested man with a long beard wears an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and orange dhoti while holding a plate and offering. Beside him, several men in white dhotis and shawls, and others in orange and red robes, stand with hands folded in anjali. A black shivalinga-shaped stone sits on a red base in front, with scattered petals. Black rubber mats cover the ground and stage lights hang from the branches.2016-12-23Outdoor 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.2016-12-23