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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits in meditation on an orange cushion placed on a raised circular earthen platform ringed with gravel. Before him sits a brass kalasha-style pot. The circle is decorated with pink lotus motifs drawn on the ground in coloured powder, and woven mats lie nearby. Behind are palm trees, a red-painted structure, a flower garland, and rows of small white statues on a ledge.

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A photograph of an outdoor ritual space at an ashram. A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular earthen platform surrounded by grey gravel, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala. A brass kalasha or pot sits beside him on a woven mat. The circle is bordered by pink and white lotus rangoli motifs on the ground. Behind him stand a black stone deity murti with a garland of yellow flowers, a tall striped pole with a decorative cloth, coconut palms, and a row of small seated stone figures along a red-roofed building. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, matching the page's reference to a public talk, so this is an appearance-based candidate present in person.2010-10-12A photograph of an outdoor ritual space on sandy ground. A single seated figure in orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits in meditation on a low wooden platform with an orange cushion and a woven mat, eyes closed, hands resting in the lap. The figure has long dark hair tied back. Around the platform is a raised circular bed of grey stones with a reddish ring, and a brass kalasha or water vessel sits on the mat in front. A border of pink and green lotus designs is drawn on the sand. Behind, a row of small seated statues, a red-roofed building, palm trees and a red pillar with a hanging orange banner complete the scene.2010-10-12 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a raised circular earthen platform ringed with grey gravel and painted pink lotus motifs on the ground. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, sitting on an orange cushion over a woven mat, with a brass vessel placed beside him. To the left stands a black stone Nandi bull with a yellow-orange flower garland on a red pedestal. Behind him is a tall wooden trishul-style stand with a hanging orange cloth, palm trees, red-roofed ashram buildings, and a row of small figures along the rear wall.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor meditation setting. A single person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red cushion and mat at the centre of a circular ring of grey gravel, set in a sandy courtyard. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits on the mat in front. A ring of pink lotus designs is painted on the ground around the gravel circle. To the left stands a black stone Nandi bull draped with yellow marigold garlands on a red pedestal. Behind are coconut palms, a saffron-tasseled ceremonial pole, red-roofed buildings and rows of small grey statues. The person's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though the figure is distant, so identity is uncertain.2010-10-12Outdoor photo in a palm-fringed courtyard of a temple-like compound. A man in orange sannyasi robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat placed on a mat, hands folded, eyes closed, at the centre of a circular ring of grey ash or cinders bordered with coloured floral rangoli and purple flowers. Beside him rests a brass kalasha-style pot. Behind him stands a red-brick peetha pedestal topped with a black stone Nandi bull garlanded with marigolds and flowers, under a tall copper-coloured pillar. Dark stone deity murti statues line the left side, and coloured cloth banners hang from a tall pole at right.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 09 20102010-10-09A photograph of a man seated cross-legged in meditation on a raised wooden seat over a circular sand pit edged with stones and decorated with pink and white kolam-style lines. He wears an orange saffron robe, a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, and a tilak on his forehead, with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. A brass kalasha stands at his left side. Behind him is a red-orange stone peetha with a bull statue (Nandi) and a stone deity murti, flanked by palm trees and additional dark stone figures in the background, with sunlight flaring through the scene.2010-11-30October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesOutdoors in a courtyard of palm trees and stone statues, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a mat in a small circular pit filled with gravel, eyes closed in meditation. Behind them stands a red-brown pedestal holding a dark stone murti draped with garlands. Coloured rangoli dots and white floral motifs decorate the ground around the circle, and a brass kalasha-like vessel sits near the mat. Woven banners and red flags hang from tall poles, and a blue tarpaulin lies at the right edge.2010-10-16October 27 20102010-10-27October 15 20102010-10-15