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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron sannyasi robe and dark rudraksha mala, sitting cross-legged on a mat and low wooden platform inside a circular floral-edged ground design. He leans forward and touches a brass vessel with his right hand, while his left hand rests on his thigh. Behind him stand grey stone deity murtis and a red-and-white painted sign, with a red pedestal bearing marigold garlands on the right. Greenery and a second, partly visible white-clad person appear in the background.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a woven mat and a low wooden seat within a circular stone platform. His right hand is extended outward in a gesture while his left hand rests on his lap. A brass kalasha-style vessel and a few flower petals lie before him. Behind him stands a large orange-red pedestal beside a black deity murti draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, and grey stone sculptures and red signboards line the garden. The man has long swept-back hair and a bare shoulder, and no other people are visible.2010-11-01A 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.2010-11-01Outdoor ritual scene at an ashram grounds with a seated man in orange ochre robes and a dark rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, sitting cross-legged on a low wooden platform and raising one hand toward a small brass pot on a mat. Behind him, a large dark deity murti is garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds, set on a terracotta-coloured pedestal. Several grey stone sculptures stand in the background along with a red sign board, and a figure in white clothing is visible in the distance. Petals are scattered on the ground inside a circular decorated base. The man's appearance with long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala suggests a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-11-01 +1 copiesDecember 18 20102010-12-18A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala meditates outdoors in a circular stone-edged pit with a sandy floor and a small brass kalasha-style vessel beside him. Behind him stands a large black Nandi bull statue draped with red and white flower garlands on a red-orange pedestal. Dark stone deity murti and sculptures line a courtyard, with palm trees and a tall wooden pole overhead. Small red signboards with white text stand in front of the sculptures.2010-11-03A 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 man seated cross-legged on an orange cushion atop a low wooden platform over a woven mat, dressed in an orange sleeveless top and draped orange shawl, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red mark on his forehead. His right hand is extended toward a polished brass kalasha-style vessel with a handle placed on the mat at left. Behind him are grey stone statues, including a multi-armed deity murti, and a red signboard, with green foliage and orange stone structures in the background. He appears to be performing a ritual gesture while looking downward. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2010-10-09 +1 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 copiesA seated figure in orange saffron robes and a gold headband sits cross-legged on a wooden stool atop a woven mat on a sandy outdoor ground. He wears a gold necklace and long dark hair, and extends one hand toward a small polished brass kalasha-style pot. Behind him stand grey stone deity murti sculptures and orange-painted structures near red signboards.2010-12-27A man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat outdoors. He has long, swept-back dark hair and his eyes are closed. A brass vessel and a red flower sit on a patterned rangoli-style floor in front of him. Behind him stand a black Nandi bull statue draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, dark stone deity murti, orange temple pillars and palm trees. A banner with a colourful devotional image is visible at left.2010-10-29Outdoors in a sandy temple courtyard, a man sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat on a straw mat, eyes closed in meditation. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and a small red mark on his forehead; his hair is tied up. He rests one hand near a small brass kalasha or pot on the mat. Behind him stands an orange stone shrine base with a dark deity murti draped in a marigold garland. A ring of white stones and a red-and-white floral kolam surround the seat. Stone sculptures, plants and a wooden cart with orange cloth appear in the background. Photo credit overlay in the corner.2010-11-19October 27 20102010-10-27