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A seated man in orange saffron robes and a leopard-print shawl sits cross-legged on a mat and cushion in an outdoor temple courtyard, palms pressed together in namaskar and eyes lifted. A rudraksha mala hangs on his chest and a red bindi marks his forehead. Beside him on the ground stands a small brass kalasha pot. Behind him, a large black stone statue of a seated deity wearing a marigold garland and orange-and-gold sash sits on an orange pedestal, with more dark stone sculptures and red signboards in the background.

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A 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 man seated in padmasana on an orange cushion on a wooden platform outdoors, eyes closed in meditation with hands folded in his lap. He wears an orange dhoti and a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, with a long rudraksha mala around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stand dark stone deity murtis and a red-and-orange pedestal. A brass kalasha sits to his left on a floral-patterned mat, and a garland of flowers hangs on the right.2010-11-09A 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.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 low wooden seat with an orange cushion, set on a woven mat with a brass kalasha-style pot beside him. He wears an orange saffron robe, a dark rudraksha mala necklace and a small red bindi, with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. Behind him is a row of grey stone deity murtis on red-painted plinths, a large grey bull statue draped in a garland of marigolds and yellow flowers, and colourful striped cloth banners hanging from a pole. A palm tree and a painted backdrop complete the outdoor setting.2010-11-19A man sits cross-legged on bare ground outdoors with palms pressed together in anjali mudra and eyes closed in prayer. He wears an orange saffron dhoti and a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulders, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands an orange-painted pedestal, and a garland of green leaves hangs from a dark deity murti at the upper right. A small brass bowl sits on the ground at lower left, with scattered petals and a few plants nearby. The setting looks like a temple courtyard. The man has long swept-back hair and saffron robes with rudraksha malas, which are appearance cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable Swamiji in an in_person role as a devotee at prayer.2010-11-09A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised stone platform outdoors, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He wears saffron-orange robes under a leopard-print shawl and a long dark rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead. A brass vessel and a woven mat sit beside him, and white kolam-style floral designs decorate the ground. Behind him stand grey stone sculptures of deities and sages, a red-and-white board with text, and an orange pedestal draped with a marigold garland. Palm trees and an orange wall complete the setting. A seated meditator fits the page's meditation theme; his identity is not established from appearance, as the cues are limited to saffron clothing and a mala.2010-11-30A photo of a man seated cross-legged in meditation on a raised stone platform outdoors, eyes closed, hands in his lap. He wears a saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala with a red bindi on his forehead. Before him is a small brass kalasha on a woven mat, inside a circle of white stones with a patterned chalk-style kolam. Behind him stands an orange-painted peetha-style pedestal holding a dark stone Nandi-like bull figure garlanded with marigolds, with stone deity statues and red sign boards in the background. Appearance-based candidate is a person, seated in meditation with saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and forehead marking; the page identifies him as present.2010-11-20A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised mat in an outdoor garden setting, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He wears an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder and a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads, with a small red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands an orange stepped platform with a dark stone deity murti draped in a garland of marigolds, and smaller statues and potted plants surround the area. A brass kalasha-style pot sits on the mat to his left, and a pink-and-green patterned cloth lies on the ground at the right.2010-11-19November 13 20102010-11-13November 25 20102010-11-25A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged in meditation on a mat and cushions inside a circular, gravel-bordered floor with a white and green kolam-style design. He has long hair, rudraksha beads around his neck, and a red tilak on his forehead, with eyes closed and hands resting in a mudra. Beside him sits a brass kalasha-style pot and a pink flower. Behind him stands a dark stone Shiva linga draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands on a red-orange pedestal, flanked by stone deity statues and palm trees in a sunlit outdoor temple courtyard. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and long hair, consistent with a meditation or satsang setting.2010-11-20