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A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged in meditation on a woven mat atop a circular raised platform edged with dark gravel and pink-painted kolam lines. He wears a dark rudraksha mala necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. A brass kalasha-style pot sits beside him on the mat. Behind him stand a red metal frame structure, a red-painted shrine with flower garlands, rows of small stone figures, a palm-shaded courtyard, and a thatched fence. The scene is an outdoor ashram setting in warm morning light. a person: the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and red tilak are the cues for this candidate, who is seated in meditation.

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October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated cross-legged in meditation on a raised wooden seat over a circular sand pit edged with stones and decorated with pink and white kolam-style lines. He wears an orange saffron robe, a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, and a tilak on his forehead, with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. A brass kalasha stands at his left side. Behind him is a red-orange stone peetha with a bull statue (Nandi) and a stone deity murti, flanked by palm trees and additional dark stone figures in the background, with sunlight flaring through the scene.2010-11-30A photograph of a single person sitting cross-legged in meditation on a raised mound of earth at an outdoor ashram courtyard. The person wears an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair falling past the shoulders, eyes closed and hands resting in the lap. Beneath the seated figure is a cushion and a woven mat, with a small brass kalasha or water vessel placed beside. The mound is ringed by a circle of grey ash and encircled by a green floral vine pattern with pink flowers painted on the ground. Behind are orange-walled buildings, palm trees, a red stone platform on the left, and rows of small figures on a bench at the right. Mats are laid on the sand. The seated person's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads is a distinctive cue, so this matches a probable Swamiji identification in a meditation setting.2010-10-15A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a flat stone platform in an outdoor compound. He wears a saffron orange dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha mala around his neck and a red bindi on his forehead. His eyes are closed and his hands rest on his knees. In front of him on a woven straw mat is a brass kalasha vessel, and a small patterned cloth lies to his right. The stone is decorated with white kolam lines and red dots, and dark stones border the circle. Potted green plants and an orange brick structure appear behind him.2010-11-19October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits in meditation on an orange cushion placed on a raised circular earthen platform ringed with gravel. Before him sits a brass kalasha-style pot. The circle is decorated with pink lotus motifs drawn on the ground in coloured powder, and woven mats lie nearby. Behind are palm trees, a red-painted structure, a flower garland, and rows of small white statues on a ledge.2010-10-12 +1 copiesNovember 13 20102010-11-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes meditates cross-legged on an orange cushion over a woven mat on sandy ground. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala over a saffron shawl, has long dark hair tied back, and holds his hands folded in his lap with eyes closed. A brass kalasha-style vessel with a spout sits beside him. Behind him stands an orange stone platform with a black deity murti adorned with yellow marigold garlands and red flowers. Stone statues, red signboards and green shrubs fill the courtyard. The figure matches the a person appearance cues: swept-back long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in meditation in an outdoor temple setting.2010-10-09A man sits cross-legged in meditation on an orange cushion atop a woven mat in an open courtyard. He wears an orange-saffron robe draped over his shoulder and a long dark rudraksha mala around his neck, with a vertical tilak mark on his forehead and eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Before him sits a brass kalasha-style vessel on the decorated ground. Behind him stands a tall yellow pole with a colourful striped banner, palm trees, a red-roofed building, and rows of small grey statues along the wall. The ground is patterned with white and green kolam designs, and the scene suggests a meditation or satsang session. a person is shown in this photo by appearance: orange robe, rudraksha mala and tilak on a meditating figure.2010-10-24 +2 copiesA photograph of a single man meditating outdoors in a seated lotus-style posture with eyes closed. He wears a saffron-orange sannyasi wrap draped over the shoulders and body, a long dark rudraksha mala around the neck, and a red bindi on the forehead. He sits on a wooden stool over a woven mat with a blue border, on a stone platform ringed by dark gravel and decorated with white and red floor kolam designs. A small brass kalasha-style pot sits to his left, a folded cloth lies to his right, and an orange-and-red temple structure with flower garlands stands behind him, with a cart wheel visible at the upper right.2010-11-19November 20 20102010-11-20A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a raised wooden seat within a circular sandy pit lined with grey gravel and a pink-and-white floral kolam border. His eyes are closed and his hands rest together in his lap. A small brass vessel stands on a woven mat to his left. Behind him a red-painted stepped pedestal supports a black Nandi-style bull statue draped with garlands, and dark stone deity statues and palm trees line the outdoor grounds. Red placards with white lettering stand along the grass. Sunlight and a lens flare fall across the scene from the upper right.2010-11-30