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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala meditates on a low platform inside a circular stone-edged pit outdoors. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits on a green mat in front of him, with flower petals scattered on the ground. Behind him stands an orange stone shrine holding a dark Shivalinga draped in flower garlands. Dark stone deity statues, a red-painted pillar, palm trees and small red flags surround the open courtyard under bright sunlight. The visible people are the seated man only, with no other people apparent.

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A 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.2010-10-16A man with long hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat on a mat, eyes closed, in meditation. He wears a saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala. Behind him is a large black stone Nandi bull with flower and marigold garlands on an orange-red pedestal. Stone guardian statues and a tall orange-and-red pillar stand among palm trees. A brass kalasha pot sits on the mat to his left. The setting is an outdoor temple grounds in sunlight, with small red signboards and dark stone figures in the background.2010-10-16A 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 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 photograph of a seated man in meditation in an outdoor temple garden under bright sunlight. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead, and sits on an orange cushioned seat on a woven mat within a circular gravelled pit. Behind him stands an orange stone pedestal with a dark black stone deity murti, decorated with garlands of marigolds and flowers. Palm trees, dark stone statues, and small red placards are visible around the grounds, and a brass kalasha sits beside him. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robe, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala match the page's claim, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA 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.2010-10-19Outdoor 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 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an orange cushion placed on a low wooden stand, eyes open and looking to the side with hands folded in his lap. Behind him a large black Nandi statue wears a garland of yellow and magenta flowers and a beaded necklace, resting on an orange pedestal. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits at the left edge beside a shallow earthen ring filled with ash-grey material, and a woven mat lies in the foreground. Palm trees and an orange-painted wall stand in the background, with one standing person in pale clothes visible at a distance. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron garments and a rudraksha mala, seated in a meditative posture.2011-02-25October 19 20102010-10-19A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged with eyes closed and a faint smile on a raised orange platform in an outdoor garden. He wears a long rudraksha mala around his neck and has long hair falling past his shoulders. Behind him stands an orange temple pillar and a large black Nandi bull statue draped with a marigold and rose garland, with a Shiva lingam marking. Dark stone statues of guardian figures with weapons stand on the left among palm trees, and a brass kalasha sits on a woven mat in front of him. Small red and white signboards line the path. Bright sunlight and palms frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is seated here, identifiable by the long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala.2010-10-16A 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.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA person in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged in meditation with eyes closed on a raised wooden seat and cushion set in a gravel-ringed pit. A brass kalasha vessel sits on a mat to the left. Behind is an orange stepped pedestal holding a black Shiva lingam draped with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with dark stone statues and palm trees around. Rudraksha mala beads hang on the chest and a red tilak is visible on the forehead. Red placards stand among the figures and flags with orange pennants are planted nearby. Bright sunlight filters through the palms.2010-10-16 +1 copies