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A seated man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on an orange cushion placed on a low wooden seat over a woven mat, extending one hand toward a small brass kalasha pot on the mat. He wears a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, a long dark rudraksha mala, a red tilak on his forehead, and his long dark hair is tied back. Behind him stands a large orange plinth with a garlanded deity murti and small red signboards in an outdoor courtyard with trees and stone sculptures. Small white floral rangoli-style designs decorate the ground. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, shawl and rudraksha mala, seated in a ritual setting beside a kalasha.

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A man sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat atop a cushion, placed on a woven mat outdoors. He wears orange saffron robes, a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulders and arms, and a long strand of dark rudraksha beads around his neck, with a red bindi on his forehead and his hair swept back. He gestures with one raised hand while the other rests on his knee. A brass pot stands at left on the mat, and an orange-red stone structure and potted plants sit in the background.2010-11-09A man sits cross-legged on a wooden seat over a woven mat in an outdoor courtyard, eyes lowered in meditation. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, with a long dark rudraksha mala hanging on his chest and a red tilak on his forehead. His right hand is extended forward, fingers pointing. A brass kalasha-style vessel stands on the mat beside scattered red petals. Behind him is a tall orange-red pedestal, and a flower garland hangs over its top. Grey stone shrine structures and red signboards are visible in the background, along with a small rangoli of white and blue flowers on the ground.2010-11-09A man sits cross-legged on an orange cushion placed on a low wooden seat, in an outdoor setting with a sandy ground and a brass kamandalu-style vessel on a woven mat beside him. He wears a leopard-print shawl over orange robes, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and a red tilak on his forehead; his long dark hair is tied back, and his hands rest in his lap. Behind him are grey stone pillars and red signboards with white lettering, plus a plant at right.2010-11-09A seated man in an orange saffron robe and long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat with an orange cushion, hands resting in his lap in meditation. He has a red tilak on his forehead and short dark hair. Beside him stands a brass kamandalu-style vessel on a mat, and behind him a dark stone deity murti with garlands rests on a red-orange plinth in an outdoor courtyard with palm trees. The orange-clad figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the image alone leaves identity uncertain.2011-02-01Outdoors on a paved courtyard, a man with long dark hair and rudraksha mala beads sits cross-legged on an orange cushion and mat atop a wooden platform, wearing orange saffron robes draped over one shoulder. His right arm is extended forward with an open hand while his left rests on his knee. Beside him sits a brass kalasha-style pot with a spout on a woven mat, within a ring of gravel and coloured powder patterns. Behind him are white walls, a red pillar and a green corrugated roof.2011-02-21 +1 copiesA man sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat atop a mat outdoors, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, and a long dark rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead. A brass kalasha vessel sits on the mat to his left, rose petals are scattered on the floor, and an orange-red temple structure stands behind him. A blurred brass lamp stand is in the foreground. a person: the orange saffron robe, rudraksha mala and meditative seated pose are consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the face is not clearly identifiable.2010-11-09A man seated cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat atop a woven mat, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange cloth draped over one shoulder and a long rudraksha mala hanging to his chest. He has a red tilak on his forehead and hands resting in his lap, eyes lowered. Beside him sits a brass kalasha-style pot on a blue-edged mat within a ring of ash or sand. Behind him stands a large dark stone Shiva lingam on an orange pedestal, draped with a white cloth and decorated with marks and flowers. A woman in orange and white walks in the background near an orange wall, with palm trees behind. The man is a meditating practitioner or sannyasi; the appearance-based label for the a person candidate is probable, with long swept hair absent but rudraksha, saffron robes and a seated teaching posture consistent with the page.2011-02-01A seated man in an orange saffron wrap sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat with a cushion, on a mat outdoors. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala draped over his chest and a small red tilak on his forehead, and his hands rest together in his lap. Beside him a brass kalasha-style vessel sits on the mat. Behind him is a large dark stone statue of a bull (Nandi) on an orange brick plinth decorated with marigold petals, with palm trees and foliage in the background. The scene suggests a meditation session in an open courtyard.2011-02-01A man sits cross-legged in lotus-style posture on a cushioned seat atop a woven mat outdoors, meditating with eyes lowered and hands resting in his lap. He wears saffron-orange robes, a leopard-print shawl draped over the shoulders, a dark rudraksha mala around the neck, and a horizontal white forehead mark with a red bindi. Beside him sits a brass kalasha-style pot, and red flower petals lie on the ground. Behind him are red signboards with white text and a potted plant. The description is consistent with a Swamiji (probable) figure given saffron robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and the leopard shawl, seated in meditation.2010-11-09A photograph of a seated man in meditation posture outdoors, cross-legged on a low wooden platform covered with an orange cushion, set on a mat with blue and pink edging. He wears an orange-saffron garment draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala necklace, and a small red tilak on his forehead; his hands rest in his lap. Beside him stands a brass kalasha-style pot with a spout, and behind him a large black stone Nandi bull sits on a terracotta-coloured pedestal with yellow flowers at its base. Palm trees and an orange wall blur in the background. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by the saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, with the ashram setting supporting the link; certainty is limited, so the field is set to unsure.2011-02-01A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat over a woven mat outdoors, with hands resting in his lap. He wears an orange-saffron sleeveless robe and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red tilak on his forehead and short dark hair. Beside him stands a small brass kalasha-style vessel on the mat, and behind him a large black stone Nandi bull sits on a terracotta-coloured pedestal with yellow flowers.2011-02-01A seated man in meditation on a wooden platform over a woven mat, in an open outdoor courtyard. He wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulders and an orange lower garment, with a long rudraksha mala of dark beads around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead, hands resting in his lap with eyes half-closed. Beside him sits a small brass kalasha-style pot. Behind him is a large dark stone Nandi bull statue with garlands on a tall orange pedestal, and orange-painted walls and green trees blur in the background.2011-02-01