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A photograph of a single seated person meditating outdoors in a ceremonial courtyard. The person sits cross-legged on a wooden stool atop a raised circular platform with gravel and scattered purple flower petals, eyes closed, hands resting in the lap. He wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on the forehead and long dark hair. Beside him stands a brass pot. Behind him is a red-orange shrine structure draped with marigold and flower garlands, with dark stone sculptures of deities and a tall decorated pillar with a colourful banner. Palm trees and tropical greenery surround the courtyard, with a small red-and-white sign in the background.

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A 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 man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden platform covered with a mat, eyes closed, hands resting on his knees, wearing a long dark rudraksha mala. A brass kalasha vessel sits on the mat beside him. Behind him stands a tall orange-painted pillar with a black stone Shivalinga adorned with a red cloth and garland on an orange pedestal. Around the outdoor courtyard are grey stone sculptures of deities and attendants, red signboards, flagpoles with saffron flags, coconut palms and gravel ground under bright sunlight.2010-10-19 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat atop a woven mat, eyes closed, hands resting on his knees. He wears a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and a small red mark on his forehead. Beside him sits a brass vessel. Behind him stands an orange-red tiered shrine base topped by a black stone Shiva linga draped with a red garland, with a tall stone kalasha-style spire above. Stone deity statues and small shrines stand among palm trees and flowering plants on a sandy outdoor ground, with orange flags on poles and small red signboards nearby.2010-10-19A 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.2010-10-16Outdoor 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 man sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised wooden platform in an open outdoor garden, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He wears a saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala with a red marking on his forehead. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits on the mat to his left. Behind him stands an orange-red stone peetha or platform supporting a black stone linga draped with a red garland, under a tall orange-painted pillar. Black stone statues of deities and figures stand on pedestals among palm trees, with small red signboards and a red flag nearby. Soft sunlight washes the scene.2010-10-19 +1 copiesA man sits cross-legged in meditation outdoors on a low orange cushion over a woven mat, eyes closed, palms together in his lap. He wears a saffron-orange robe and a long black rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands an orange-painted pillar and a black stone Nandi bull with red and yellow flower garlands and a marigold offering. Dark stone deity statues and tall palm trees line the sandy courtyard, and a gold kalasha vessel sits at his feet. Saffron flags rise at the right edge. a person candidate is seated in meditation with the cues of saffron robes and rudraksha mala.2010-10-19A seated man in an orange saffron robe meditates with eyes closed on a small wooden seat over a mat, with a brass kalasha-like vessel at the front left. He wears a dark rudraksha mala, a red tilak on his forehead, and has long hair. Behind him stands a tall orange-red stone structure holding a black Nandi bull statue draped with flower garlands and marigolds. Palm trees, dark stone deity statues and small red signboards surround the open courtyard in sunlight. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated in meditation.2010-10-16A man with a shaved head sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised stone platform inside a circular ring of white-dotted rangoli and grey ash, at an outdoor temple grounds. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red tilak on his forehead and his eyes closed. Behind him stands an orange brick pedestal bearing a black Shiva lingam decorated with a garland of red and yellow flowers. A brass kalasha sits to his left on a woven mat. Grey stone statues of deities stand in the background among palm trees, and a row of red metal rods frames the right side. The scene suggests a meditation or puja setting. a person: the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and sitting posture match the page's description of a meditating teacher.2010-12-18A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised low seat set in a circular gravel-edged pit, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a tall orange pillar and a large black stone lingam draped with a red garland, set on an orange plinth. A brass kalasha or pot sits beside him. Stone deity statues and small shrines line the sandy grounds under palm trees, with small red signboards and orange flags nearby. Bright sunlight washes the scene.2010-10-19A photograph of a man seated cross-legged in meditation outdoors on a low wooden seat over a woven mat, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long mala of dark rudraksha beads, and a red tilak mark on his forehead. Behind him stands an orange stepped plinth bearing a black stone bull statue (nandi) draped with garlands of marigold and purple flowers, with a stone figure on the left and small shrines and palm trees behind. A brass kalasha-style pot sits on the mat beside him, and the ground around is decorated with white and green rangoli-style patterns.2010-10-24A photograph of a man seated cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat atop a mat, eyes closed, hands resting on his knees in a mudra. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and a long dark rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind him stands an orange-red stepped plinth bearing a dark stone Nandi bull draped in garlands of red and yellow flowers. Palm trees, stone deity statues with weapons and a red flag stand in the sunlit outdoor courtyard. A brass kalasha-style pot sits on the mat to his left. Small printed signboards line the base of the statues. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2010-10-16