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Photograph taken from behind of a seated figure in an orange saffron garment with a gold-bordered sash, long dark wavy hair falling down the back, sitting cross-legged on a floor decorated with white kolam patterns and pink-and-teal floral rangoli. In front, a shrine with a yellow cloth-draped platform, a gold arch framing a deity murti adorned with garlands and flowers, and red-and-white striped steps. A brass vessel sits at the lower right edge. In the background, a black speaker and another seated person in white are visible near the red-and-white wall.

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A figure with long, wavy black hair sits cross-legged on a cushion, seen from behind, wearing an orange garment with gold border and a bare arm adorned with a thin bracelet. Before them stands a tiered white and red-striped platform holding rows of brass kalasha pots decorated with green leaves and red cloth, with two small deity murtis at the top. Two seated attendees in white and red clothing are visible at the right edge. A brass vessel sits on the mat at right, and the ground shows white and grey gravel around a ritual area. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance, so the role is given as meditating devotee.2011-03-02March 02 20112011-03-02Photograph from behind of a seated figure in orange monastic wrap with maroon border, bare-shouldered, hair tied back in a bun, and a rudraksha mala at the neck. The figure sits cross-legged on a cushion before a brass oil lamp on a mat, facing a courtyard with white and red striped steps leading to a shrine entrance with a decorated deity murti and red curtains. A person in a green shawl and teal trousers sits at the far right edge. The setting suggests meditation or puja in an ashram courtyard.2011-01-31A seated figure in an orange robe with maroon borders sits cross-legged on a cushion, back to the camera, facing a temple entrance with red-and-white painted steps and an illuminated shrine within. A brass oil lamp sits on the mat to the right, and rudraksha beads hang at the neck. A second person in a green top sits at the far right edge near the steps. The scene appears to be a meditation or puja setting in a courtyard with a red-and-white striped wall and potted plants.2011-01-31A photograph taken from behind of a person seated cross-legged on an orange cushion in an open courtyard, wearing an orange cloth wrapped over the shoulder with maroon borders and a rudraksha mala around the neck. The hair is dark and pulled back. Ahead stand a white-and-red striped low wall and a few white steps leading toward a temple entrance with a lit, decorated shrine inside. A brass oil lamp sits on the cushion's right side, and a green-and-red rug lies at the left edge. A person in a green top sits at the far right edge. The figure's face is not visible. a person cues are limited to the orange robe and rudraksha mala, so the identity is uncertain.2011-01-31A seated figure in orange robes with maroon borders sits cross-legged on a cushion, viewed from behind. The person wears a rudraksha mala around the neck and has dark hair gathered at the back of the head. A small brass vessel sits on the ground to the right, and a patterned mat lies to the left. Ahead stands a temple entrance with red-and-white striped steps and a lit, decorated deity murti visible within the sanctum. A person in a green top sits at the right edge of the frame. The seated figure's face is not visible, and no visible cues confirm an identity from appearance.2011-01-31A photograph taken from behind of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a maroon border, draped over one shoulder, sitting cross-legged on a mat outdoors. The figure wears a rudraksha mala around the neck and has dark hair tied up in a bun, one hand raised near the ear. In front stands a red and white striped structure with steps leading to a temple entrance with an arched doorway, where a deity murti is visible in the shrine. A brass oil lamp sits on the ground to the right, and a woman in green sits in the background on the right. The scene suggests meditation or dharana practice in an ashram courtyard.2011-01-31A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat over a woven mat, eyes closed, hands in a mudra. He wears saffron-orange robes with gold borders and a long necklace of gold-toned beads, a distinctive cue for the a person. Beside him is a brass kalasha-style pot, and the ground beneath is decorated with white kolam designs with red accents. Behind him are an orange stepped pedestal, stone deity statues and a small oil lamp in a bowl.2010-11-21Photograph from behind of a single person seated on a tiled floor, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over the shoulders with fringed edges and matching orange clothing. Dark hair is visible at the back of the head. In the blurred background are white and red striped low walls and a lit, arched doorway with warm light and red decorations. The person faces the entrance, possibly at a temple or ashram setting. a person cue: saffron shawl and seated posture, but no face, crown or rudraksha is visible, so identity is uncertain.2011-02-11June 30 20102010-06-30A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a wooden seat over a woven mat, eyes closed, hands resting in a mudra. He wears an orange saffron cloth with gold border draped over one shoulder and a long gold bead necklace, and has long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead. Beside him stands a brass kalasha vessel. Behind him are an orange stone pedestal, a small oil lamp in a basket, grey stone deity sculptures and potted plants. White kolam designs with red petals decorate the ground around him. The appearance is consistent with the a person cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and gold-bead mala, though the identification is uncertain.2010-11-21A photograph of a figure seen from behind, seated cross-legged on an orange cushion in an outdoor temple-like courtyard. The seated person wears orange saffron robes with maroon-edged borders and a red-brown rudraksha mala around the neck; long dark hair falls down the back. In front is a brass vessel and a bed of grey ash or embers on the ground. Beyond, a raised platform with red and white striped base holds two large dark stone deity statues flanking a central shrine with a decorated murti. Two seated women in white and orange clothing sit at the right edge of the platform, one wearing a green shawl. Black speakers stand beside the platform. The person in orange appears to be a sannyasi seated in meditation facing the shrine.2011-01-31