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A seated man in orange saffron robes and a leopard-print shawl meditates cross-legged on a raised stone platform inside a circular gravel-bordered pit outdoors. He has a rudraksha mala around his neck and a horizontal tilak on his forehead, with his hands resting in his lap. Nearby sits a brass pot and red flower petals on a mat, with a dark Shiva lingam draped in marigold garlands behind him on a red-brick base. Stone deity sculptures, palm trees and a red-and-orange flag-like banner frame the scene, and white rangoli-style dotted patterns decorate the ground. a person is the central figure, identifiable by the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and leopard shawl cues.

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A man in orange saffron robes and a leopard-print shawl sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular stone platform inside a ring of dark gravel, with a red-flower offering and a brass pot beside him. Behind him stands a black shiva lingam draped in orange cloth and marigold garlands, beside an ornate red-and-orange stone pedestal and a tall kalasha. Stone deity murti statues and palm trees fill the courtyard, and colourful striped banners hang from a wooden pole at left. A rudraksha mala hangs around his neck and a red-and-gold tilak marks his forehead. The a person cues include the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and shawl, with the robed man performing meditation at the lingam.2010-11-09A man seated cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular platform of earth, edged with small pebbles and white floral rangoli patterns. He wears an orange saffron dress with a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. Behind him stand a large black stone Shiva lingam draped with a garland, an orange-red pedestal, dark stone deity murtis and a tall ornate kalasha-like finial. Palm trees and a brass pot sit nearby, and red name placards are set in the ground. The a person candidate has a compatible presentation with saffron clothing, leopard shawl and rudraksha mala, though the face is not used for identification; the surrounding scene is an outdoor ashram shrine.2010-11-09A seated man in an orange saffron robe, wearing a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, sits cross-legged on an orange cushion on a mat in an open courtyard, hands folded in meditation. A brass kalasha-style pot stands beside him within a rangoli-decorated circular ring on the ground. Behind him are black stone deity murtis and a dark bull statue draped with a saffron-and-white sash on a red pedestal, with palm trees, hanging striped fabric banners, and a painted banner of a family group on the left. The scene suggests meditation or satsang in a temple grounds.2010-11-08A photograph of a man seated cross-legged in meditation on a low orange cushion atop a stone platform outdoors. He wears an orange saffron wrap, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red tilak on his forehead and eyes closed. A small brass vessel sits beside him on a woven mat. Behind him stands a black stone deity murti draped with a garland of orange and yellow flowers on an orange pedestal, flanked by palm trees, a row of grey stone sculptures and red-bordered placards. The page excerpt describes a morning satsang on kundalini awakening. The man's appearance shows several Swamiji cues, including the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and long hair, so he is a probable match.2010-11-30A seated man in orange saffron robes and a leopard-print shawl meditates cross-legged on a woven mat atop a raised circular platform decorated with white floral kolam and red flower petals. He wears rudraksha malas, a vertical tilak on his forehead, and has his hands folded in his lap. Behind him stands an orange-painted pedestal holding a Shiva Nandi bull statue draped with orange and white garlands, beside a tall orange tiered kalasha-style column. Stone sculptures of deities and figures stand in the background among palm trees, and two hanging striped banners with bird motifs hang from a wooden pole on the left. A small brass vessel sits on the platform.2010-11-09A man seated cross-legged in meditation on a low mat in an outdoor temple garden, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. He wears an orange saffron robe, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, a dark rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a large red-brick pedestal supporting a black stone Nandi bull draped with an orange cloth and marigold garlands, with a copper kalasha above. Black stone statues of deities and devotees stand among green shrubs and palms in the background, with red placards at their bases. A brass vessel sits on the ground in front of him, and a rangoli-style pattern of colored powder surrounds the seat. The appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) description: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, though the person's identity remains uncertain.2010-11-09A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on a round raised stone platform outdoors, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. A brass kalasha-style pot sits beside him on a woven mat with white floral kolam patterns drawn around the platform. Behind him stands a red-brick plinth with a black linga draped in yellow and maroon marigold garlands, and rows of grey stone sculptures and red signboards line the sandy courtyard among palm trees.2010-11-30A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged in meditation with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, on a raised circular earthen platform ringed with gravel and decorated with white rangoli dots and pink line motifs. He wears a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him stands a brass pot on the matting. Behind him, a dark stone Shiva lingam wrapped in a garland of yellow and orange flowers sits on a red-orange pedestal. Grey stone deity statues, palm trees and red placards stand in the garden. a person: the saffron robes, long swept hair, rudraksha mala and leopard shawl are distinctive visible cues for the presenter, shown in a meditation posture.2010-11-30A man seated cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation on a mat in an outdoor courtyard. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a large dark stone Nandi bull on a red pedestal, draped with a white cloth and marigold garlands. Black stone deity statues and red-painted bases surround the area, with a brass kalasha/pot placed before him on a patterned floor.2010-11-09A photograph of a single man seated cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat atop a mat, in an outdoor courtyard. He wears saffron-orange dhoti and a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, with a long rudraksha mala around his neck and long dark hair falling past his shoulders. His hands rest in his lap and his eyes are closed. Beside him stands a brass kalasha/pot on the ground within a rangoli-decorated circular platform. Behind him is an orange-red peetha-style structure topped with a black stone figure and a garland. Black stone deity statues and devotional figures stand among palm trees and plants, with small red placards in the background.2010-11-08A photograph of an outdoor temple grounds where a single person sits cross-legged in meditation on a circular raised platform ringed with dark pebbles and white dotted rangoli. The person wears a saffron-orange robe, a leopard-print shawl over the shoulders and a rudraksha mala, with hands resting in the lap. A brass kalasha or lamp stands at the side of the mat. Behind, a red-brick peetha supports a black stone Nandi bull draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers. Dark stone statues of deities and figures line the grounds, with small red signboards and palm trees beyond. The person's appearance does not clearly match the a person cues, so the figure is recorded only as a meditating person.2010-11-30A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular stone platform outdoors, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. He wears a bright orange saffron wrap and a leopard-print shawl over one shoulder, with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. A small brass vessel sits beside him on a woven mat with white floral patterns. Behind him stand several dark grey stone deity murtis and a black Nandi bull adorned with a marigold garland on an orange pedestal, with palm trees and an orange wall in the background. Red placards with printed text sit before the statues.2010-11-30