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A man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat in an outdoor temple courtyard, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind him stands a large deity murti on a red-brick plinth with a black stone bull (Nandi) figure in front, flanked by palm trees and tropical plants. Small grey stone statues stand along the left and right. A brass kalasha pot sits on the sandy ground in front of him, and the ground is decorated with coloured rangoli-style chalk patterns in purple, orange and white. The scene suggests meditation or satsang. a person: the seated man has a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, and a distinctive long-haired appearance would be needed to confirm identity, so the identification is uncertain.

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A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a low orange wooden seat on a sandy ground marked with purple and orange rangoli patterns. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead, with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. Behind him stands an orange-red pedestal topped by a dark stone Nandi bull and a tall kalasha pot. Dark stone deity statues and small figures stand among palm trees, with a brass pot placed to the left. This outdoor setting suggests a meditation or satsang gathering. The man is a person by appearance, based on the orange robe, rudraksha mala and seated meditative posture, with the background shrine setting.2010-10-12Outdoors in a palm-fringed garden, a man in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat with hands folded in his lap and eyes closed, in meditation. He wears a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind him stands a large orange-painted pillar or pedestal with a dark stone figure and a bronze vessel. Stone deity statues and small shrines are arranged around the garden, and the ground is decorated with colourful rangoli lines in purple, red and white. A small brass kalasha sits in front of him.2010-10-12A man with closely cropped hair sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat in an outdoor courtyard, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red-orange tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a tall copper-coloured pillar and a dark stone Nandi bull on a red-orange pedestal, flanked by palm trees and dark stone deity sculptures. A brass kalasha-style pot sits on the sand at left, and colourful floor rangoli in purple, red and white decorates the ground in front of him. Palms and foliage fill the background under bright sky.2010-10-12A man sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat in an outdoor garden setting. He wears an orange-saffron robe draped over his shoulders and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red tilak on his forehead, and his hands rest folded in his lap with eyes closed in meditation. In front of him on the sandy ground is a brass kalasha/pot, and the ground is decorated with purple and orange rangoli-style patterns. Behind him stands an orange-red pedestal with a dark stone deity murti, and stone sculptures and palm trees fill the background. The scene appears to be a meditation or satsang setting.2010-10-12A photograph of a man seated cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat in an outdoor courtyard. He wears an orange saffron shawl over his bare shoulders and has a red tilak on his forehead, with hands resting together in his lap and eyes closed. Behind him stands a dark stone Shiva linga draped with a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, set on an orange-red pedestal. Grey stone deity statues and small figures stand among palms and green plants. In front lies a sandy ground with a large purple and pink rangoli kolam design, and a brass kalasha pot sits nearby. Orange flags flutter at the sides. One physical person is present.2010-10-13A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat with an orange cushion, set on a sandy ground decorated with white and pink rangoli-style patterns. He wears a saffron-orange shawl and a long rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead and long hair swept back. Behind him stands a dark deity murti of a bull-like Nandi figure garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds, beside an orange brick platform. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits to his left, surrounded by palm trees, flowering plants and grey stone figures. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in meditation with saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and long hair.2010-10-29A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a raised wooden seat within a circular sandy pit lined with grey gravel and a pink-and-white floral kolam border. His eyes are closed and his hands rest together in his lap. A small brass vessel stands on a woven mat to his left. Behind him a red-painted stepped pedestal supports a black Nandi-style bull statue draped with garlands, and dark stone deity statues and palm trees line the outdoor grounds. Red placards with white lettering stand along the grass. Sunlight and a lens flare fall across the scene from the upper right.2010-11-30October 29 20102010-10-29A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a woven mat and a low orange cushion, hands resting in his lap, eyes closed, in an outdoor courtyard. He sits within a circular fire pit lined with grey ash and white kolam-style lines on sandy ground. Behind him stands a black stone Nandi bull wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands beside an orange-painted shrine plinth. Dark stone deity murti sculptures and small red placards line the background among palm trees. A brass vessel sits beside him. The scene suggests a meditation or puja setting.2010-10-09A man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged in meditation on a wooden seat atop a woven mat, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, with a red tilak on his forehead and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. He sits within a white kolam rangoli outline filled with grey stone or ash, beside a brass kalasha and a small red flower. Behind him stands a dark Shiva lingam wrapped in a white and red cloth and garlanded with marigolds, set on a red stepped peetha. Black stone deity statues, a carved stone pillar and palm trees surround the open outdoor courtyard. A single white-clad figure stands at the far right edge.2010-10-21A 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.2010-11-30Outdoor photo of a man in orange robes seated cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular platform ringed with grey gravel. He wears a rudraksha mala and sits on a woven mat, with a brass vessel beside him and a pink flower before him. Behind him stands an orange-painted shrine with a black lingam wrapped in a garland of yellow and purple flowers, flanked by palm trees and dark stone deity statues. Colourful chalk kolam patterns decorate the ground. The mood is devotional and still.2010-10-27