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A man in flowing saffron-orange robes and a black rudraksha mala walks barefoot along a woven mat strip laid across sandy ground toward a raised fire pit ringed with a blue-edged path. Behind him are a gold kalasha-type vessel on a small orange seat, a stone Nandi bull draped in flower garlands, grey stone cobra-hooded figures and seated deity murtis, and an orange-red pedestal. A large loop-shaped wooden frame hangs overhead with orange flags. A printed banner with a portrait of a family group sits at left. The man's long hair falls to his shoulders and his right hand is raised in a gesture. Palm trees and a cloudy sky frame the outdoor ritual space.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A barefoot man in a saffron-orange robe and dhoti walks along a woven mat in an outdoor temple grounds lined with palm trees. He wears a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and has his head covered by a cloth. Beside the mat sits a small circular fire pit with a flat orange cushion on a patterned sheet and a brass lamp or kalasha. Behind him stands a red stone pedestal and a large black stone bull, and rows of carved black stone figures are arranged along the grounds. A tall ornamental pole with a ring-shaped top and striped cloth stands nearby. The scene appears to be a ritual setting with a homa-style pit and sacred statuary.2010-10-12An outdoor photograph of a temple grounds with a saffron-robed figure walking barefoot across a sandy courtyard toward a circular stone platform with a wooden seat and a brass kalasha or lamp placed at its edge. The figure wears an orange-saffron garment and a dark rudraksha mala around the neck, with long dark hair pulled back. Behind the platform sits a black stone Nandi bull draped in a garland of marigolds and flowers, and rows of dark stone deity murti stand on red pedestals. Palm trees, an orange boundary wall, and a red pillar with a lamp stand complete the setting. A woven mat runs across the sand toward the platform.2010-11-30Outdoor photo at a temple-like courtyard with palm trees. A young man with slicked-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead walks barefoot along a woven mat runner, wearing a flowing orange saffron cloth and a long black rudraksha mala, eyes lowered. Behind him, another person in orange stands near a red-and-white pillar. In the background, a dark stone deity murti or Nandi-like bull statue sits draped with white cloth and yellow-orange marigold garlands on an orange plinth, with stone sculptures and a copper-topped pillar nearby. White kolam designs decorate the ground.2010-10-21A barefoot man in an orange saffron sannyasi garment walks along a woven straw mat laid over sandy ground, eyes lowered. He wears a long rudraksha mala with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stand a man in white dhoti with a red border and a woman in white with a yellow shawl beside a small red sign, with grey stone sculptures, a copper-toned kalasha-like tower garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, and palm trees in the background. An orange cushion lies on a mat to the left.2010-09-14October 29 20102010-10-29A photo of an outdoor temple grounds with sandy earth and tall palm trees. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an ochre saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, walks barefoot along a woven mat laid across the ground toward a red-brick shrine platform with a tall ornate kalasha-topped pillar. Circular raised basins and dark stone statues line the grounds, with orange and blue pennants hanging from poles overhead. A painted banner of deities hangs at left, and a small orange cushion rests on a low platform. Whether this is a person is uncertain from appearance; a probable identification would need stronger cues.2010-10-15Outdoor temple courtyard with a person in saffron-orange robes and a long dark rudraksha mala standing barefoot beside a circular fire pit lined with ash and a rangoli border, with a brass lamp and a small orange cushion placed on a woven mat. A woven mat runs from the pit toward the viewer. Behind him are grey stone statues of deities, a black Nandi bull decorated with marigold garlands, a tall copper kalasha-style pillar garlanded in yellow flowers, palm trees and a corrugated roof with a wire-frame arch and bunting overhead. Red signboards with white text stand near the statues.2010-10-29A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead walks barefoot along a woven straw mat with blue edging in an open outdoor courtyard. He wears an orange saffron wrap over an orange sleeveless garment and a dark rudraksha mala. Behind him stands a dark stone Nandi bull draped in colorful flower garlands on a red pedestal, with more dark stone deity sculptures, palm trees and an orange-and-white ceremonial banner hanging from a curved wooden frame. A brass kalasha sits on a low platform with an orange cushion near a sunken circular fire pit. The setting appears to be a temple grounds with pillars and statues.2010-10-16October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA barefoot man in a long saffron-orange robe and wrap walks along a woven mat path beneath a metal-roofed open pavilion. He wears a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and has long dark hair, eyes lowered, hands clasped at his waist. Behind him stand red-and-white painted steps, a tall red pillar with garland, and stone and metal deity murtis and shivalinga-style forms on red pedestals. Palm trees, decorated hanging tassels with pennants, and a painted signboard with a map are in the courtyard setting.2010-10-29A photograph of an outdoor ashram courtyard under a corrugated metal roof with hanging orange and patterned cloth decorations. A single person in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot along a woven mat runner, head bowed. Behind him stand dark stone sculptures of deities and figures on red-painted plinths, a tall copper flagpole-like pillar wrapped with yellow and orange garlands, palm trees, and a small brass lamp placed before an orange cushion on a circular floor design. The person's face is not clearly visible, so the identity is uncertain; the figure is presented here by role as a sannyasi-style devotee in saffron robes. Visible printed text on a side sign is partly legible.2010-10-29