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A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a low platform inside a shallow circular pit edged with coloured powder designs, in an outdoor temple garden. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a leopard-print jacket over the shoulders, a long rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on his forehead; his eyes are closed and his hands rest on his knees. A small brass kalasha pot sits at the edge of the platform. Behind him stands a large red stepped pedestal bearing a dark stone Nandi bull draped in a pink cloth and marigold garlands. Dark stone statues of deities and devotees stand among palm trees and green plants, with small red placards at their bases. The scene is calm and devotional, showing meditation at a temple grounds.

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A 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 seated man in meditation in an outdoor garden of black stone deity sculptures and red-painted pedestals. He wears an orange saffron dhoti and a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, his hands folded in his lap on a low orange-cushioned seat. He sits on a circular ring of white and coloured kolam-style floral patterns around a dark pit of ash, with a brass kalasha/vessel and red flower petals on a green mat beside him. Behind him stands a large black Nandi bull statue draped in a red sash and marigold garlands, with several seated black deity statues and small red information plinths nearby.2010-11-09A 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 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.2010-11-30A man sits cross-legged in meditation with eyes closed on a mat in an outdoor setting. He wears an orange saffron cloth, a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulders, and a long dark rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red bindi on his forehead and hair swept back. Behind him stands a large black Nandi bull statue garlanded with yellow and orange flowers and a green leaf garland, set on a tiered terracotta-coloured pedestal. Smaller dark statues stand in the background, along with a brass kalasha-style vessel at the left edge and scattered red flower petals on the ground. Clear sun-lit greenery surrounds the scene. The man appears to be the probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long swept-back hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala, shawl) and is seated in meditation.2010-11-09A man sits cross-legged on an orange cushion on a low wooden platform inside a circular ring of dark gravel bordered by coloured floor patterns, on a paved courtyard. He wears an orange-saffron garment over his shoulder and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead, and gazes upward with eyes half-open in meditation. Beside him sits a brass kalasha/pot. Behind him, a black stone Nandi bull wearing a yellow and red marigold garland sits on a red-brown plinth, with more black stone statues and palm and frangipani plants in the background. The pose and setting suggest a guided meditation practice.2011-02-20 +1 copiesA 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.2010-11-30November 14 20102010-11-14 +1 copiesA man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular stone platform outdoors, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. A small brass vessel stands beside him on a woven mat, and the platform is ringed with white pebbles and decorated with white powder designs. Behind him, a red-orange stepped pedestal holds a nandi bull statue draped with a garland, with stone deity sculptures and palm plants in the background. The man appears to be the a person by appearance, with saffron robes and a rudraksha mala as cues, seated in meditation.2010-11-20A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular stone platform in an open outdoor courtyard. He wears an orange saffron robe and a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulders, with his hands resting in a mudra on his lap. Beside him sits a small brass vessel. Behind him stand black stone statues of deities and serpent-hooded figures, plus a large black stone bull (Nandi) draped with a red and gold sash on an orange pedestal. Colourful striped cloth banners hang from a pole above, palm trees surround the courtyard, and the ground bears white and green kolam-style patterns. Lettering on a watermarked corner reads a name tied to the archive. The image is a photo of a single seated person in an outdoor meditation setting. Appearance-based identification of the seated figure is uncertain given the presentation cues, which include long hair and saffron clothing, but the page flags a person at this event.2010-11-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print open jacket sits cross-legged in meditation on an orange cushion placed on a low wooden platform inside a circular earthen fire pit ringed with ash. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and his hands rest in a mudra in his lap. A brass cup or kalasha sits beside him on the left. The pit is decorated with white dots and a colourful kolam floral pattern drawn on the ground. Behind him are black stone statues of deities and a black stone nandi-like bull figure draped with a red and gold garland on an orange pedestal. A painted banner with figures and red and gold text stands to the left, with palm trees and tall decorative flags behind. The outdoor courtyard is a meditation or satsang setting.2010-11-08A 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.2010-11-08