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A figure in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged in lotus-style meditation on a low wooden seat atop a woven mat, hands folded in the lap, eyes closed. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, with a dark rudraksha mala around the neck and a red tilak on the forehead. Behind the seat is a large circular ring of grey gravel edged with scattered purple flowers, and a brass kalasha-style pot sits to the left. Beyond, a raised orange-red plinth holds a black stone Nandi bull draped with marigold and red flower garlands, with grey stone deity murtis and standing figures in a garden courtyard with palm trees and tall pennant poles in the background. The scene is outdoors in daylight with sandy ground.

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A photograph of a man seated cross-legged in meditation on a woven mat over a ring of grey ash on bare ground outdoors. He wears an orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulders and a long dark rudraksha mala, has long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and his eyes are closed with hands resting in his lap. Beside him stands a polished brass kalasha-style pot. Behind him a black stone seated deity murti wears yellow and purple marigold garlands on an orange-red pedestal, with more stone sculptures and palm trees in the background. A small green woven mat lies to the right.2010-09-02A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised orange-cushioned seat inside a circular gravel-lined pit in an open-air temple courtyard. Hands rest in the lap, eyes closed. A brass pot stands at the left edge on a woven mat. Behind is a black stone Nandi bull draped in marigold and flower garlands on an orange pedestal, with other dark stone deity sculptures and red-and-white signboards nearby. Palm plants border the ground. The figure has long hair and a red tilak on the forehead; appearance matches the probable Swamiji with saffron robes and rudraksha mala, so identity is probable rather than certain, and the figure is shown in a seated meditation posture.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with hands folded in the lap, eyes closed, in a meditative posture on a wooden seat over a mat within a circular raised platform covered in white stones and purple petals. Behind, an orange stone plinth holds a black Nandi bull statue draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, beside other grey stone deity sculptures and a stone shiva linga. A brass vessel sits at the left edge of the platform, and red name placards stand before the statues. The figure has long swept-back hair and a red tilak on the forehead. The setting is an outdoor temple-garden with sand ground and palms.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a man seated in lotus-style meditation on a low wooden seat placed on a mat at the centre of a circular pit filled with grey gravel. He wears saffron-orange robes, a long rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on his forehead, with long hair falling to his shoulders and eyes closed. A brass kalasha stands to his left, and purple flowers are scattered around the ground. Behind him a large black Nandi bull statue sits on an orange pedestal decorated with flower garlands, flanked by black stone deity statues and small white shrines, with palm trees and a flag pole in the background.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNovember 10 20102010-11-10A seated figure in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat with a mat, at the centre of a circular stone-filled pit outlined with scattered flowers. The figure wears a dark rudraksha mala and has long dark hair. A small brass kalasha vessel sits beside the seat. Behind, a red-orange pedestal supports a black bull statue (nandi) draped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Dark stone deity murtis and small shrines stand around an open sandy courtyard with palm trees, and a saffron flag rises on a pole at left.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged in meditation on a woven mat atop a raised circular earthen platform scattered with purple flower petals. He wears a long rudraksha mala around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead, eyes closed, hands resting on his knees. Behind him stands an orange stepped pedestal holding a black Nandi bull statue draped with garlands of orange and yellow flowers. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits beside him. Black stone deity statues and small shrines line the sandy grounds, and orange flags rise among palm trees in bright daylight.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, sitting eyes closed in meditation on a low wooden seat atop a circular earthen pit lined with gravel and scattered purple flowers. A gold kalasha stands at his left. Behind him stand a black stone Nandi covered in a garland, a red tiered pedestal, and several dark stone deity murtis and temple sculptures among palm trees. A tall decorated pole with a striped cloth banner rises at left. A second robed figure in orange appears faintly at far left. a person cues present: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, seated in a ceremonial setting.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a cushion and straw mat in a meditation pose, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. He has long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. A small brass kalasha stands on the left and a green cloth lies on the right, inside a circular pit with gravel and chalk-drawn floral border. Behind him stand red stepped stone bases, a black Nandi bull statue, and dark stone figures among palm plants, under a flagpole with an orange flag. The person is visibly in meditation, and the scene suggests satsang or outdoor meditation at an ashram.2010-10-15A photograph of an outdoor temple grounds with a seated figure in orange saffron robes and rudraksha mala meditating on a raised circular platform ringed with grey stones and small purple flowers. The figure sits on a woven mat with a brass kalasha beside them. Behind is a red-orange stone shrine holding a black stone Nandi bull decorated with marigold garlands and flowers. Grey stone deity statues and tall saffron flags stand around the open ground, with palm trees behind. One other person in orange robes is faintly visible at the far left.2010-10-16November 14 20102010-11-14October 23 20102010-10-23