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Outdoor temple procession under large spreading trees on a polished black stone walkway. Several men wear saffron-orange robes and sacred threads; some carry a golden trident and brass ritual vessels, and one holds a plate of yellow flowers. A central figure in saffron robes wears a long white-and-red flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and a shaved-head-free long hairstyle, and holds yellow flowers. Two men in white dhotis stand near a raised white platform. The scene centres on a massive banyan tree with a small offering area of marigold petals, a brass vessel and kolam designs on the ground.

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December 25 20082008-12-25 +1 copiesDecember 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25Outdoor photograph beneath a large spreading banyan tree with aerial roots. A man in orange robes and a white flower garland stands on a dark polished stone platform, one arm raised upward toward the branches. Around him, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand in a loose group; one at left holds a tall trident staff, another holds a brass plate of yellow flowers. Men in white dhotis stand near white-painted stone borders. At lower right, a brass plate of yellow flowers and small brass vessels sit on a white platform at the base of the tree, with kolam-style markings on the ground. A faint circular logo appears at upper left.2008-12-25Outdoor photo beneath a large spreading banyan tree with aerial roots. A row of saffron-robed men on the left carry a trident, a ceremonial staff, and brass vessels, some wearing rudraksha malas. In the centre, a person in orange robes with a white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in prayer beside a white-railed platform holding a brass plate of marigolds and a small lamp. Behind, a figure in white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a camera. Yellow marigold offerings and white stone platforms with painted kolam-style designs surround the tree base, and the ground is partly tiled in black stone.2008-12-25 +1 copiesAn outdoor photograph beneath a large spreading banyan tree with aerial roots. On a dark polished stone platform, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and long dark hair stands with their back partly turned, facing a white-clothed priest. The priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl across his shoulders holds a yellow cloth or offering. Nearby, other saffron-robed attendants and a white-clad man stand around a white-walled circular platform at the tree base. A golden ceremonial staff with a finial stands at the left edge, and a man in white with an orange shawl holds a camera. Small offerings are scattered on the stone floor.2009-12-27Outdoor temple ritual on a polished black granite floor beneath a large shady tree. Several sannyasis in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas stand in a row. A central priest in orange holds a brass trident-topped staff and a lamp-like vessel, while a younger sannyasi on the right in orange wears a white and red flower garland and holds a plate of yellow flowers. A bearded sannyasi on the left holds an open book. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand behind. Trees, metal pillars and a white stone border surround the scene. No individual is identified as a person.2008-12-25Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and yellow flower garland stands center on a dark polished stone platform, hands joined in prayer. Behind and to the left, several saffron-robed men stand in a line; one holds a golden trident-topped staff and another holds a brass plate of yellow flowers. A white-clad attendant with an orange shawl stands at right. Before them sits a white-edged raised platform with yellow marigold petals, brass lamps and a small kalasha-like vessel, with white floor-painted kolam designs. The scene suggests a ritual or puja.2008-12-25A photograph of an outdoor ritual beneath a large banyan tree with a polished black stone platform and white-edged ground. A figure on the right wears a deep orange robe with a white and red flower garland and a long red-beaded mala, holding a ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial. Several saffron-robed devotees with rudraksha malas stand in a line, some holding plates of flowers or offerings, while a man in white kurta with folded hands stands among them. Kolam-style floral patterns are drawn on the ground in white. The scene suggests a welcoming or ritual procession, with trees and foliage in the background.2008-12-25July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor photo at an ashram grounds beneath a large banyan tree whose trunk and aerial roots are draped with yellow and pink flower garlands. A standing man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and holds his hands together in prayer before a shrine. Beside him, a figure in white clothing stands near a swing frame, and on the right a person in an orange garment and white dhoti holds a tall golden staff. The shrine displays a red and gold deity murti decorated with garlands and flowers, set in an ornate arched frame. A video camera operator is visible at the lower left edge, and the ground around a reflective dark floor panel is scattered with flower petals.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07