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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat atop a mat in an outdoor garden, eyes closed and smiling, in meditation. He wears a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and a red bindi on his forehead; his long dark hair is swept back. Behind him stands a large black stone Nandi bull with garlands of marigold and red flowers, on a red-orange square pedestal. Flanking the scene are black stone deity statues and rows of small figures, palm trees, and red flag poles. A brass kalasha-style pot sits on the mat at his left. The setting is bright with sunlight.

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A 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 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 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.2010-10-16October 19 20102010-10-19A 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.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +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.2010-10-19October 19 20102010-10-19 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16A 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 copiesOctober 26 20102010-10-26A photograph of a single person seated in lotus posture with eyes closed on a low wooden seat placed on a raised circular stone platform in an outdoor garden. He wears saffron-orange robes, a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and a red mark on his forehead. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits to his left on a mat. Behind him stands an orange temple-style pillar with a dark stone Nandi bull draped in a red garland. Stone deity murti statues stand among palm trees, with red information plaques on the ground and an orange flag at right. Bright sunlight washes the scene.2010-10-19