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A seated figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange cushion over a woven mat, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed, in a stone-walled circular pit with a small brass kalasha and scattered flowers at the edge. Behind, a large black stone Nandi bull wears yellow and red marigold garlands on an orange-red pedestal, and carved stone deity murti and sculptures line a sandy garden courtyard. The figure has long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala; a second person in white stands in the background at left. Red signboards with text stand on the ground.

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A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a wooden platform with a cushion and woven mat, in an outdoor courtyard. His hands are raised, palms turned downward in a gesture over a brass vessel placed on a rangoli-decorated square. Behind him stands a red pedestal topped with a dark deity murti draped in marigold and orange flower garlands. Grey stone sculptures and red signboards stand in the background among green shrubs.2010-11-01A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a woven mat in an open outdoor courtyard, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap, in a meditative posture. He wears a saffron-orange wrap over a sleeveless saffron garment and a long dark rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him on the ground is a small brass kalasha pot and a green cloth. Behind him stands a dark stone Nandi bull with yellow and orange marigold garlands, seated on a red-painted pedestal. Dark stone deity murtis and carved sculptures are arranged along a sandy yard with palm trees behind. Small red signboards with white text stand among the sculptures. A white-clad person is partially visible at the right edge.2010-09-02October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a wooden platform with a mat and orange cushion, palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears a saffron-orange sannyasi garment and a rudraksha mala, with dark hair swept back into a bun. Beside him on the ground stands a small brass kalasha or vessel, and fresh flower petals are scattered on the floor around a circular kolam-like pattern. Behind him is an orange raised pedestal draped with marigold garlands, and grey stone deity murti and sculptures stand among green shrubs in an outdoor temple courtyard. Red signboards are visible in the background.2010-11-01 +1 copiesNovember 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesA man with long dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised wooden seat over a mat in an open outdoor courtyard, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He wears an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. A brass kalasha stands beside him on the ground, with small floral petals and white offerings in front, and a red-bordered cloth lies on the sand. Behind him, grey stone statues and a black Nandi bull adorned with marigold garlands sit on an orange pedestal, with palm trees and a billboard showing a family portrait.2010-10-26A seated man in an orange saffron robe meditates in lotus posture on a low orange cushion placed on a woven mat, with a brass vessel beside him. He has long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, eyes closed. Behind him stands an orange-painted peetha holding a black stone bull statue, Nandi, draped with marigold and yellow garlands, with a copper pillar above. Black stone statues and palm trees surround the open sandy courtyard, and small red signboards line the path. The scene is an outdoor temple-garden setting.2010-10-31 +2 copiesA man with long dark hair plaited into two braids sits cross-legged on an orange cushion at the centre of a circular ring of grey ash and brown earth on a paved courtyard. He wears an orange saffron robe with a maroon shawl and a red-brown tilak on his forehead, hands resting on his lap in a meditative pose. Beside him stands a small brass kalasha vessel. Behind him a black stone Nandi bull wears a garland of white and red flowers on a red-brown plinth, with grey stone deity sculptures and palm foliage in the background. Woven mats lie on the ground around the seat. The man is a sannyasi-style devotee in saffron, not clearly identifiable by appearance.2011-02-28A man sits cross-legged in meditation with eyes closed on a low wooden platform over a woven mat and a decorated floor design. He wears an orange saffron cloth, a long dark rudraksha mala, and a red forehead mark, with short dark hair. Behind him stands an orange plinth holding a dark black stone deity murti draped with a garland of yellow and purple flowers. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits at his left, and dark stone statues, palm trees and a tall ornate pole are visible in the outdoor setting.2010-11-13February 18 20112011-02-18 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a woven mat and a low orange cushion, hands resting in his lap, eyes closed, in an outdoor courtyard. He sits within a circular fire pit lined with grey ash and white kolam-style lines on sandy ground. Behind him stands a black stone Nandi bull wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands beside an orange-painted shrine plinth. Dark stone deity murti sculptures and small red placards line the background among palm trees. A brass vessel sits beside him. The scene suggests a meditation or puja setting.2010-10-09Outdoor photo of a man in orange robes seated cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden platform atop a circular stone base. His eyes are closed and his hands rest in his lap. He wears a dark rudraksha mala. Around the base is a dark gravel ring and a white chalk-drawn rangoli border with floral motifs. A small brass kalasha sits beside him, with a red flower near the front. Behind him is a tall orange stepped pedestal topped by a black Nandi bull statue draped in a garland of orange and purple flowers. Stone deity statues and greenery surround the area, and a wooden cart with orange and red cloth stands at right.2010-11-19