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Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree, several devotees stand on black rubber mats before a golden deity murti of Dakshinamurti draped in red and garlanded with marigolds and rose-coloured flowers. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange dhoti with a bright orange-red turban and a long braided beard stands at left with hands folded, while a younger man in orange with a jasmine garland stands beside him. A man in white dhoti holds a plate and performs ritual offerings, and other people in white and orange clothing stand with palms joined. A small sign reads 'Sri Dakshinamurti' beside a black shivalinga with flowers. Hanging ropes and a decorated ritual structure appear in the background.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor ritual at a shaded grove under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A man with long dark hair and an orange-red turban and orange-red drape, wearing a gold-banded garland and gold bracelet, raises one arm and points upward while facing a group. Beside him a shirtless man holds a brass plate with offerings and a white-clad priest in a gold-bordered white dhoti holds a plate. Several devotees in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis stand with hands folded in prayer on black rubber mats. To the right a large golden deity murti with a dark face wears a colourful flower garland, a silver necklace and a red-and-gold cloth. In front stands a black Shiva lingam on a pink stone base decorated with white flowers and scattered petals, beside a brown plaque.2016-12-23December 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.2016-12-23Outdoor 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.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.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor 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 photo beneath a large banyan tree at a shrine honouring a Sri Dakshinamurti murti. A golden-faced Dakshinamurti figure, draped in a red-and-blue cloth and heavy garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, is seated on a red stone base. A small Shiva linga with a garland sits in front, and a plaque reads 'Sri Dakshinamurti'. Several people in white dhotis and saffron robes stand on black mats with hands folded in prayer. A man in the foreground wears an orange-red turban, saffron cloth and a flower garland, holding a small item in his hands. A colourful rangoli decorates the ground. Several people in white or saffron attire are visible behind, with a decorated palanquin and banners in the background.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.2016-12-23