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August 28 2014

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July 28 20132013-07-28August 23 20112011-08-23A large old banyan tree with a dense canopy and many thick aerial roots hanging from its spreading limbs dominates the scene. Beneath it, excavated red earth exposes exposed roots and stacked grey stones at left. At right, a black stone deity murti sits on a red pedestal in front of a pink draped backdrop with a silver arch, decorated with garlands. A single person in an orange robe stands among the aerial roots near a metal railing, and another figure in white stands further back.2014-08-13A large ancient banyan tree with sprawling aerial roots and dense green canopy dominates an outdoor temple grounds. At its base a raised platform holds a figure in a saffron-orange robe standing beside a deity or sacred structure, with a green cloth draped on a pole nearby. Several people in maroon-red robes gather around a red-draped altar piled with red flowers and offerings, while low stone walls and a paved path surround the tree. The scene suggests an outdoor ritual or puja at the sacred tree.2013-06-20December 31 20092009-12-31June 06 20142014-06-06June 06 20142014-06-06December 31 20082008-12-31A large, spreading banyan tree with dense green foliage and many aerial prop roots dominates the scene. Beneath its canopy stands a raised stone platform with a dark statue and red flower offerings piled at its base. A woman in an orange sari stands near the platform, and a green cloth hangs down beside it. Five people in deep red garments stand around the base of the tree and platform, some with hands joined. Sandy ground and low stone walls surround the area under the open sky.2013-06-20October 25 20062006-10-25October 12 20132013-10-12A large, sprawling banyan tree dominates the scene, its many thick branches and hanging aerial roots spreading wide over a paved ground. At the lower right, a small shrine or deity murti stands on a raised red-flower-covered platform, with a green cloth draped down from a pole beside it. Two people in red and maroon clothing stand at the shrine, one reaching up toward the top of the murti, possibly making an offering or performing a puja.2013-06-28