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A photograph of a person standing with the side of their head pressed against the trunk of a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, eyes closed in a devotional posture. The person wears a saffron-orange garment with gold borders, a pale gold turban, and a long garland of white and red flowers draped over the shoulders. A yellow marigold garland hangs on the tree at left. Bare feet stand on a white stone platform with a white kolam-style design drawn on the ground. Background shows other trees, a white wall and a small shrine-like structure with yellow decoration.

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A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes with gold borders standing barefoot beside a large banyan tree, eyes closed, forehead and cheek resting against one of its thick aerial roots. He wears a golden turban, a long white and red flower garland, and has long dark hair falling behind him. A yellow marigold garland is draped on the tree trunk to the left, and a small rangoli-style pattern of white and colored powder lies on the ground at his feet. The setting is an outdoor courtyard with a white wall and a tall white pole behind. The figure appears to be a person by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, a golden turban, saffron clothing and a flower garland, while the page notes his presence at this event.2008-12-27A photograph of a bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl standing barefoot on a small red-and-pink patterned mat, leaning his head against the trunk of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a rudraksha mala necklace, rudraksha bracelets on his arm and wrist, and a flower garland woven into his upturned hair. His eyes are closed and his posture is still and reverent. A pink flower garland hangs on the trunk to the left. Behind him are a white-walled raised platform, bare earth, stone blocks and an orange boundary wall in an open courtyard. The man is shown as a devotee in meditative stillness; no identity is asserted from appearance.2012-05-03A figure in a bright orange turban and full orange robes stands in profile beside a large, multi-trunked banyan tree, head bowed and eyes closed while resting one hand on the trunk. A long garland of white jasmine and red flowers hangs across the shoulder and chest. The setting is a dirt path with dappled sunlight through trees and a curved concrete walkway at right.2007-12-30A man stands in profile beside the trunk of a large banyan tree, his forehead to the bark and eyes closed. He wears an orange and gold-bordered dhoti and a sleeveless orange-gold garment, with a long dark rudraksha mala around his neck and a white sandalwood mark on his forehead. His hair is tied back, and a thin orange thread hangs from a branch above. Green leaves and blurred trees fill the background, with an orange-brown ground at the base.2011-09-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in an orange saffron shawl and orange garment standing beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, pressing his cheek and right palm against the trunk with eyes closed. He wears a gold headband, a long gold bead necklace and has long dark hair. The setting is an outdoor garden with dense green foliage, a low concrete wall and a metal post in the background. Given the page's a person flag and the visible cues of long swept hair, gold headband, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing, this is a probable appearance-based match for a person standing in person at the banyan tree.2010-12-27A man with his hair tied in a bun and a vertical tilak on his forehead stands with eyes closed, forehead pressed against a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears an orange silk garment with gold border and maroon edging draped over one shoulder, orange dhoti, rudraksha mala necklaces, beaded armlets and wrist bands. Outdoors in warm sunlight with reddish earth and trees in the background. A faint circular logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-12-24A photograph of a person in an orange saffron robe standing outdoors with eyes closed, leaning against the trunk of a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. The person wears a white and red flower garland around the neck and a gold headband, with long dark hair. Grey rocks, a white-painted low wall, and a concrete boundary fence are visible in the background, along with other trees.2008-12-24A man in saffron-orange robes stands barefoot beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, his forehead pressed against the trunk and eyes closed in devotion. He wears a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and beaded bangles on his wrist and upper arm, with a white tilak marking his forehead and long dark hair falling past his shoulders. A yellow and red flower garland hangs from a rope on the tree at left. The setting is an open outdoor grove with dirt ground and a low stone platform. Strong cues: long swept hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, so this is a person presence, in person.2011-12-11A man in profile stands barefoot on a white stone platform, leaning his forehead and hands against the trunk of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a gold-bordered orange saffron cloth draped over his body, a gold and cream turban, and a white and red flower garland around his neck. His eyes are closed in devotion. Behind him are other trees, a low wall, and a small shrine-like structure with a yellow floral offering.2008-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 31 20082008-12-31December 23 20082008-12-23A man in a rust-orange sleeveless wrap with gold-yellow banded sash leans his head and right hand against the trunk of a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. He wears a long string of gold bead and rudraksha-style necklaces over a saffron-brown shawl, with a vertical tilak on his forehead. The setting is an open outdoor grounds with sandy earth, low stone-edged plots, white pillars and green trees behind him. Pale stone blocks sit in the foreground.2013-04-22