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A photograph of a large banyan tree with many aerial roots and trunks, at dusk in an open courtyard paved with dark polished stone tiles. A figure stands on the right in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, hands pressed together in namaskar in front of the tree. Near the trunk, a white-washed base holds a garland of yellow and red flowers draped on the tree, and a blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE. At the right edge, a silver-toned ornamental arch frames a red floral arrangement. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; the visible cues are a saffron robe and a stance of reverence, with no distinctive regalia visible.

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January 23 20112011-01-23 +1 copiesA person seen from behind stands on a dark polished floor before a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. They wear an orange dhoti and shawl with maroon borders, a rudraksha mala at the neck, and hair in a bun, hands folded in prayer. In front of the tree is a small dark cave opening with a blue sign reading DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE, a small oil lamp glowing inside, and a low stone bench nearby. The clothing is saffron-orange with maroon trim and the person is barefoot.2011-01-22A photograph of a figure seen from behind standing barefoot on dark polished granite tiles before a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. The figure wears an orange saffron wrap over the shoulder and orange dhoti-style trousers, with long black hair and a red rudraksha mala with a red tassel. Both hands are pressed together at the chest in prayer. In front of the tree is a small cave opening framed by a purple flower garland, with a blue sign reading 'DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE' and a small stone bench nearby. The figure is a devotee or sannyasi in prayer; appearance cues are not sufficient to identify a specific person, so the a person field is unsure.2011-01-23 +1 copiesJanuary 22 20112011-01-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a person in an orange saffron robe with maroon borders standing barefoot on a dark polished floor, facing away from the camera toward a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. The person wears a rudraksha mala around the neck and has dark hair tied back. A small blue sign on a stone ledge in front of the tree reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE, and a small flame glows at the cave opening at the base of the trunk. Dry leaves lie on the sandy ground. A translucent purple bird logo sits in the upper left corner.2011-01-22A figure in orange ochre sannyasi clothing stands barefoot with their back to the camera on a polished black stone floor, hands pressed together in prayer before a massive banyan tree. Aerial roots hang and twist around the trunk. At the base, a small cave opening is framed by white concrete platforms, with a purple flower garland draped over the entrance and a blue sign reading DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE. A rudraksha mala is visible at the back of the neck. The figure has long dark hair and a red tassel on the mala, with no visible face.2011-01-23Photograph of a person seen from behind standing barefoot on a dark polished stone floor, facing a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. The person wears an orange robe with maroon borders wrapped over the shoulder, a rudraksha mala around the neck, and hair tied up in a bun. Hands are pressed together in front of the chest in prayer. Ahead, a small dark cave opening at the base of the tree has a small oil lamp burning inside it, a blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE, and a small stone step sits in front of the opening, with white stone platforms on either side.2011-01-22November 29 20112011-11-29November 12 20102010-11-12Night scene at an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots and hanging ropes. A person stands barefoot on a dark tiled platform with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a leopard-print shawl over the shoulders. Marigold and red-yellow garlands hang on the tree trunk. To the right, a silver arched frame encloses a statue or murti draped in cloth, set on a raised base of red flower petals. A small blue sign reads DO NOT ENTER THE CAVE.2010-11-05December 29 20102010-12-29A photograph of a figure seen from behind, standing barefoot on a dark stone floor before a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. The figure wears an orange robe with maroon borders draped over one shoulder and a dark bead mala at the neck, with hands pressed together in prayer. In front of the tree is a small dark cave opening at the base of the trunk, with a small oil lamp burning inside and a short stone bench nearby. The scene is lit by warm sunlight filtering through the leaves.2011-02-11