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Outdoor ritual beneath a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots and a white circular platform around its trunk. Three men in saffron-orange robes perform worship. A man in a white cap and saffron robe with a white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaskar at centre. Another orange-robed man kneels at left, and a third stands further left near the trunk. In the foreground stands a red-stone deity murti draped with a dense garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers and purple garlands, with a brass tray of lamps, flower petals and offerings on a cloth. The ground is swept and decorated with rangoli-like patterns. Sunlight filters through the leaves.

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Outdoor temple scene beneath a large banyan tree with many aerial roots. In the centre, a person with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a dark stone deity murti draped with a large garland of yellow, pink, red and purple flowers. To the left, two men in orange-saffron robes stand with hands folded, one holding a tall staff, and another man in white clothing stands at the edge. Brass puja vessels, flower offerings and yellow marigold petals sit on a mat in the foreground beside a red stone pedestal. A white circular platform surrounds the tree base.2008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor ritual at the base of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A woman in saffron robes and a purple flower garland stands with palms pressed together in prayer before a dark stone deity murti wrapped in a garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. A seated figure in saffron clothing is partly visible at the right beside the murti. Several saffron-robed attendants stand behind, one holding a tall golden staff, and a man in white clothes stands at the left edge. Offerings with oil lamps, brass vessels, flowers and a white cloth are arranged on a mat and a red stone platform in front of the murti, with a white painted step platform behind.2008-12-31Outdoor photo at a large banyan tree with many aerial roots. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a long garland stands with hands folded in prayer before a large dark stone deity murti draped in orange, purple and yellow-green flower garlands. Beside him a young attendant in orange holds a lit oil lamp, and two more orange-robed men stand to the left, one holding a trident-topped staff. Offerings on plates, a kalasha and flowers rest on a white platform and a woven mat in front of the murti, consistent with puja. Hindu ritual setting.2008-12-26December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. On the right, a dark stone deity murti draped in orange cloth and garlanded with yellow, purple and orange flowers sits on a black pedestal. In front, a group of about eight men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas walks in procession. A central man in orange with a long flower garland holds a brass plate with offerings, while another holds a long staff; a shaved-headed man in a white shawl stands nearby. A small ritual setup with lamps, fruit and flower offerings lies on a striped mat over swept ground decorated with white kolam patterns.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ritual beneath a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, its trunk wrapped in strands of marigold and white garlands with yellow and pink flowers. A standing figure in orange robes holds a brass bell and gestures toward the tree, with rose petals scattered on a dark glossy platform in the foreground. Two attendants in orange and a person in white stand nearby, and a shrine with red and orange decorations and floral garlands sits under an arched white frame to the right. Swings hang from the surrounding trees in a sunlit garden setting.2009-07-07December 31 20082008-12-31July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor temple scene beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A devotee in an orange saffron garment with a purple flower garland stands at the right, holding a lit oil lamp or aarti flame near a shrine. Behind, a deity murti is decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands under a white stone arch. A white platform at left holds steel plates of yellow flowers and offerings, and a dark water-filled basin lies in front. A second person in orange stands at the right edge. Ritual puja setting in an ashram grounds.2008-12-31December 28 20082008-12-28