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A person in orange robes sits cross-legged with hands joined in namaskar on a low wooden seat atop a circular raised earthen platform ringed with white chalk kolam and dark gravel, outdoors on dirt ground. Behind them stands a large black stone Nandi bull draped with a garland, on an orange pedestal, and a row of black stone deity sculptures under tall palms. Striped decorative poles hang at the top of the frame, a white-and-orange sign and a map board stand nearby, and a silver SUV is parked at left.

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Outdoors in a courtyard with palm trees, a person in orange robes sits cross-legged on a mat and folded cushions inside a circular stone-rimmed pit filled with dark gravel, hands pressed together in prayer at the chest, with a brass vessel beside them. Behind them stand black stone statues, including a large black Nandi bull with a garland on a red pedestal at right, and a flag-like pair of coloured cloth banners hangs from a pole. A banner with a portrait and a large signboard map stand nearby, and a silver SUV is parked at left. A woven mat lies on the ground in front.2010-11-19Outdoor photograph of a person in an orange robe sitting cross-legged on a mat within a circular raised earthen platform ringed by dark stones and white dotted rangoli-style patterns. Hands are pressed together in front, long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace is visible. Behind them stand several dark stone deity murti and a large black Nandi-style bull statue on a red-orange pedestal decorated with yellow and white garlands. Colourful woven hangings hang from poles at upper right, and a large framed portrait sits behind the statues. A white SUV is parked at left beside a palm-shaded lot with a green information board and thatched structures nearby. Sunlight falls across the dusty ground.2010-11-18 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a single person seated cross-legged on a low wooden platform inside a circular stone-lined pit, hands pressed together in namaste. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe and has long dark hair swept back. Around the pit a ring of white dotted kolam-style rangoli marks the ground. Behind are a black stone Nandi bull on a red pedestal with a garland, rows of dark stone deity murti statues on red bases, palm trees, a silver SUV, a uniformed guard, and a hanging decorative banner. A printed board in the background reads Nithyanandapedia-style signage. The scene suggests a padapuja setting; the seated figure is described by role as a devotee in saffron robes, and identity is not established by appearance.2010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 15 20102010-11-15Outdoor photo of a devotee seated cross-legged in prayer posture (anjali mudra) on a raised circular stone platform ringed with white dotted kolam designs and grey gravel. He wears an orange saffron robe with bare upper body and a dark, long-haired head. Around him are black stone statues and a black Nandi bull adorned with a flower garland on a red-orange pedestal. Palm trees, a silver SUV, a thatched shed and a banner-style display board fill the background, with red-orange temple walls and hanging ceremonial cloth streamers. This appears to be a pada puja setting. The figure's identity is not established from appearance.2010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 20 20102010-11-20November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 25 20102010-11-25Outdoor photo at the Bidadi ashram grounds on a sandy courtyard. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a wooden plank beside a circular pit with ash, palms pressed together in prayer. Behind him are dark stone deity murti and a black Nandi bull statue draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, set on a terracotta plinth. Two hanging ring-shaped frames with coloured fabric streamers hang above. Tall coconut palms, a thatched hut, a silver SUV and a wall-mounted map stand in the background, along with a banner and a standing person in white.2010-11-15November 13 20102010-11-13November 25 20102010-11-25Outdoors on a sandy ground, a man with long dark hair sits cross-legged in a circular sand mandala bordered by black and white stones and coloured rangoli dots, hands pressed together in namaste. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and a red-orange rudraksha-style mala around his neck. Behind him stand grey stone deity murtis on red pedestals, and a painted banner shows a seated figure. A standing man in white clothes stands further back by a silver SUV, and a large map-style signboard hangs on a pole. Palm trees and thatched huts surround the courtyard, with orange and red cloth draped on tall poles.2010-11-13