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December 13 20112011-12-13March 10 20132013-03-10Outdoor ritual at a large banyan tree with aerial roots, its trunk wrapped in a long garland of yellow, orange, white and red-purple flower strands. A man with long dark hair, a rust-red turban, gold-toned armlets and a flower garland over a reddish-orange shawl stands on a stone path, one arm raised and fingers extended in a blessing gesture, while a devotee in the lower left holds a brass plate with offerings. Three cameramen in white dhotis with gold borders film him, one holding a professional video camera. a person by the cues of long hair, turban, saffron-toned clothing and garland; he is performing a blessing at the tree.2016-12-14Outdoor temple scene beneath a large banyan tree with thick hanging aerial roots and marigold and red flower garlands strung across its trunk. A man in a white dhoti and matching shawl with red and white flower garlands stands on a dark stone platform, one arm raised in blessing. Beside him, a figure in saffron-orange robes holds a metal tray of offerings. Further right, several other people in saffron robes stand near a decorated shrine canopy with gold and red adornments and a small deity murti, with a red-draped platform in front. White stone bases with flower offerings lie at the tree's roots. Several people in orange and white are visible in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A standing man in an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland waves a brass handheld lamp (arati) toward a shrine with a shrine arch and marigold garlands at its base, a red-draped altar and orange marigold heaps around the base. Behind him, another man in white stands at the edge of the frame. Dark granite paving and a white stone bench sit in the foreground. The man in saffron has long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial garlands, appearance-based cues consistent with the page's a person claim, so this is a probable in-person candidate.2009-12-29Outdoor photo beside a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. A long garland of white, yellow, red and green flowers is draped around the trunk on the right. Two men stand on a path of stone slabs with coloured mats. The man on the left, bare-chested with long dark hair, wears a red-and-yellow flower garland and a gold-coloured necklace, plus a dark reddish-brown dhoti. Beside him, a man in orange cloth and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray of red flowers. A cameraman stands behind a low red wall in white clothing. Trees and foliage fill the background.2017-12-30December 13 20112011-12-13A man stands barefoot on a raised stone platform beside a large banyan tree with aerial roots, in an outdoor garden setting. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti with a yellow-gold border, a long gold-coloured bead necklace, gold armlets and a dot of tilak on his forehead. To the right, a shrine arch of white carved stone frames a dark deity murti seated on a pedestal, draped in green cloth and white garments, in front of a large mound of red offerings. Red and white ritual rangoli-style mats are laid on the ground, and a yellow patterned cloth lies on the path. The figure's appearance is ambiguous, so identity is uncertain.2013-08-15Outdoor ritual beside a large banyan tree with aerial roots, its trunk draped with a garland of yellow, red and white flowers and marigold strands. A figure in an orange robe and matching orange turban stands at the edge of a dark reflecting pool, raising one arm high and holding a flame or lamp aloft. Behind him an attendant in orange robes holds a brass vessel near a decorated deity murti set in an ornate white arch, garlanded with flowers and draped in orange cloth. Scattered flower petals float on the water, and a kolam design sits on the ground near the tree. Another orange-clad attendant stands at the right edge of the frame.2007-12-30December 03 20162016-12-03December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard under tall trees with a red-brick paved floor. On the left, a dark stone deity murti sits in an arched shrine draped with a thick garland of yellow, white and red flowers. In the centre-right, a man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, with a long dark sash and a rust-coloured turban, stands with folded hands before the shrine. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders holds a white ceremonial parasol over the scene. Several other people in white dhotis and shawls stand and move in the background near the trees and a small stone platform with flower offerings.2016-12-03