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Outdoor 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.

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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 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.2010-10-12A 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.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA seated meditation scene outdoors in a courtyard of palm trees. A man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala around his neck and wearing orange robes sits cross-legged on a woven mat and a folded cloth at the centre of a circular raised earthen platform ringed with grey ash or pebbles and yellow marigold petals with green leaf-patterned chalk lines. A brass kalasha or vessel sits on the mat in front of him. Behind him stands an orange stepped pedestal topped by a black stone Nandi bull draped with marigold garlands, beside tall dark deity statues and a red pillar with a garland. A thatched fence and white building stand at the back. Eyes closed, hands in lap, he is in meditation. Possibly a homa or puja setup.2010-11-02A photograph of an outdoor meditation setting on a dirt courtyard. A man in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-brown raised seat atop a mat, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. A small brass vessel stands before him. He is surrounded by a circular bed of grey gravel and a ring of pink and white lotus motifs drawn on the ground. Behind him stands a black stone Nandi bull with a yellow garland on a red pedestal, a tall pole with a bell and red banner, and palm trees. Orange-painted buildings and a flagpole with orange flags are in the background. The orange-clad figure appears consistent with the a person profile, with long swept hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala.2010-10-12 +1 copiesAn outdoor scene at an ashram-style compound under palm trees. A man in orange saffron robes and a long garland sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular earthen platform ringed with grey pebbles, eyes closed, hands resting on his lap, on an orange cushion over a woven mat. A brass kalasha-style pot sits on the mat in front of him. Behind him stands a black stone Nandi bull with orange and yellow flower garlands on a red pedestal, and a tall ornate red pole with a trident-like metal frame rises above. Red-roofed buildings, a red-painted wall and rows of small statues line the background, with another figure seated far back to the right and woven mats laid on the ground.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOutdoor 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 copiesOutdoors in a palm-lined yard, a man with long dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on an orange cushion over a woven mat, hands folded in his lap, eyes closed. He wears an orange saffron robe with a red-and-gold border, a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace. Behind him an orange stepped pedestal holds a black stone Nandi bull draped with a sash and garlanded with yellow flowers. A brass kalasha sits beside him on the ground, and small colourful flag streamers hang from a wooden frame above. Coconut palms and a row of white figures stand in the background, and a small orange-roofed building sits to the right. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate necklace; he is depicted in a meditation and satsang setting.2010-11-07October 09 20102010-10-09November 10 20102010-11-10 +1 copiesA 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 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat at the centre of a circular sand pit ringed with white stones and decorated with white floral kolam motifs. He is bare-chested beneath the orange wrap, with dark hair and eyes closed, appearing to meditate. A brass kalasha stands to his left and a small woven mat and cloth lie nearby. Behind him is a red stepped platform holding a dark stone Nandi-type figure garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, a tall copper-coloured pillar rises behind it, and tall palms stand in an outdoor ashram courtyard with grey stone deity sculptures on the left. Two tall wooden poles with circular hoops frame the scene. Photo shows one physical person.2010-10-31 +1 copies