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A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard under a metal-roofed open pavilion. A single man sits cross-legged on a raised orange cushion atop a mat, wearing an orange-saffron robe draped over his shoulder, hands folded in his lap, eyes closed in meditation. In front of him is a circular earthen platform bordered with grey pebbles and decorated with white flower and green leaf patterns, with a brass pot placed beside him. Behind him stands an orange-red pedestal holding a black Shiva lingam garlanded with marigold and yellow flowers, and a tall copper-coloured pillar rises above it. Palm trees surround the courtyard, and grey stone deity statues and small red labelled plaques stand in the background.

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October 31 20102010-10-31An outdoor photo under a metal-roofed open pavilion shows a man with long dark hair seated cross-legged on an orange cushion over a woven mat, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder. In front of him is a small brass kalasha on a decorated circular floor with white flower motifs. Behind him stands a large black stone Shivling wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands, set on a tiered red-orange pedestal, with a tall copper rod rising above it. Surrounding the scene are grey stone deity sculptures, coconut palms and red signboards. The setting suggests a meditation or puja space. Only one physical person is visible. The man's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the a person field is unsure.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a mat in an open-air outdoor area under a roofed pavilion. He is centered inside a circular bed of gravel decorated with colored kolam-style floral designs in front of an orange-red structure with a dark stone figure and marigold garlands. Behind him are rows of stone sculptures, hanging copper-toned loops, red and multicolored pennant flags, and palm trees. A brass kalasha-like pot sits to his left, and a woven mat extends to the right.2010-11-13Outdoors in a palm-shaded temple courtyard on bare sand, a man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular platform with a mat, a small brass pot in front of him, and a rudraksha mala around his neck. The platform is ringed with grey gravel and decorated with white kolam rangoli designs and green leaf patterns on the ground. Behind him stands an orange stone pedestal with a black stone bull (Nandi) garlanded with yellow flowers, below a tall copper-coloured pillar. Dark stone deity murti statues stand to the left, and a striped cloth hangs from a metal pole at the right, with a thatched shed and palms beyond. Several mats lie on the sand nearby.2010-10-24 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a seated man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, sitting cross-legged on a mat within a circular gravel-filled pit marked by white rangoli lines. He has his eyes closed and face lifted toward the sky. Behind him stands a red-brown pedestal with a black stone figure and a garland of yellow flowers. Surrounding the open courtyard are rows of dark stone sculptures of figures, colourful striped hanging tassels on tall poles, and palm trees under bright sunlight. A brass kalasha sits near his left side, and a woven mat lies on the ground to the right.2010-10-11 +1 copiesAn outdoor photograph in a palm-fringed courtyard under a corrugated roof. A man seated cross-legged on a low wooden seat with eyes closed, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with hands resting in his lap. Behind him stands a tall copper pole with a red-painted base holding a dark deity murti decorated with flower garlands, flanked by grey stone statues and a red shrine structure. Bright white and purple kolam designs are drawn on the sandy ground, a brass kalasha sits nearby, and red and orange flags and decorated pillars with cloth wraps frame the scene. Here the seated man is a devotee in meditation posture, not a clearly identifiable a person, so a person is unsure.2010-10-16Outdoor 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 copiesOutdoor photo at an open-air shrine under a corrugated roof with bamboo-tied frames and hanging orange and red banners. A single man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a mat in a circle of gravel and scattered flower petals, eyes closed and hands folded. Behind him stands a red-painted altar with a dark deity murti, flower garlands and a tall copper kalasha-style pillar. Stone figures and palm trees surround the courtyard, and a brass lamp sits to his left. The scene suggests meditation or puja, and the person's appearance matches the page's a person cues of saffron clothing and rudraksha beads.2010-10-16Outdoor photograph of a man seated in meditation on a low wooden seat on sandy ground decorated with white and purple rangoli kolam patterns. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a long rudraksha mala, hands folded in his lap, eyes closed. Behind him stands a dark stone Shiva lingam on a red-orange pedestal, garlanded with flowers and wrapped with a copper-coloured band, flanked by small stone deity statues and palm trees. A brass kalasha pot sits in front of him, and a tall wooden pole with a hanging ring and painted fabric streamers stands at right. Orange flags are visible among the palms.2010-10-16A man in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged on a woven mat atop a circular raised platform of grey stones, with a brass kalasha-style vessel placed to his left. He wears a red-and-white beaded mala around his neck and a yellow-orange flower garland. Behind him stands a tall red pillar topped by a dark carved figure, flanked by rows of dark stone statues on red pedestals and palm trees. Pink and white flower petals form a ring around the platform on the sand, and two colourful hanging tassels decorate the open-sided shelter. A plain woven mat lies to the right. The scene suggests an outdoor meditation or puja space.2010-10-12October 15 20102010-10-15Outdoor photo at a temple-like open courtyard with palm trees and dark stone deity statues lined along the left. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a mat within a circular ring of white stones and a floral rangoli border, facing forward with eyes closed. A brass kalasha/lota sits to his left. Behind him a tall copper flagpole stands on a red-brown pedestal wrapped with yellow garlands, and hanging copper-wire arches frame the scene. A woven mat lies on the ground at right and floral kolam designs decorate the sand. Long hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala suggest a person presence, though the face is not clear enough to confirm.2010-10-10