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An outdoor temple-garden courtyard with sandy ground and tall coconut palms. A seated figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on a low platform in front of a small orange-red shrine structure, surrounded by a garland. Behind it stands a dark seated deity murti draped in marigold garlands, flanked by a tall copper-coloured flagstaff with orange cloth banners. Numerous grey stone sculptures line the grounds, some with red placard labels, and a grey concrete platform with a copper-roofed canopy sits in the foreground. The seated person appears to be a sannyasi in saffron robes performing quiet meditation or puja.

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October 31 20102010-10-31Outdoor temple courtyard with a red-and-white plinth in the foreground under a palm grove. A tall red and black lingam-style pillar stands on a red tiered base, with orange-and-yellow garlands and orange flags on poles at the sides. A seated figure in orange robes sits in meditation on a small raised platform in front of the pillar, with a yellow-and-black garland around the neck and a bell or small object placed before them. Rows of dark stone statues of seated and standing figures line the left side, each with a small red placard. Several circular stone platforms are set into the dirt ground. A seated person in orange robes appears here, shown with appearance-based cues of orange clothing and garlands, but the image does not establish identity.2010-10-10A seated man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a small raised platform in an outdoor courtyard, facing forward with hands resting on his knees. He sits within a circular stone-lined pit decorated with coloured floral kolam rangoli. In front of him is a small brass object on a mat. Behind him stands an orange stepped plinth holding a black Nandi bull statue draped in a marigold garland, with a tall orange pillar above. Grey stone deity statues and potted plants line the background, with palm trees beyond. A woven mat lies on the ground to the right.2010-10-27October 27 20102010-10-27A seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a small raised mat within a circular gravel-filled ring, decorated with coloured kolam powder patterns, in an open outdoor courtyard. Behind him stands an orange stepped platform holding a black Nandi bull statue garlanded with orange and purple flowers, topped by a tall orange pillar with a garland. A brass oil lamp sits before him. Grey stone deity statues and seated figures line the grounds, each marked with red placards, under palm trees and greenery. A woven mat runs along the right foreground. The figure is a person sitting in meditation or devotion, not an identified individual.2010-10-27A photograph of a single man seated in meditation on a low wooden seat within a circle of gravel on sandy ground, wearing an orange saffron robe with his hands resting in his lap. Behind him stands a red stepped pedestal bearing a black Shivalinga-shaped stone with a garland of marigolds, topped by a tall copper-coloured kalasha-style pillar. Around the area are grey stone statues of figures, palm trees, and tall wooden poles with looped rods and colourful hanging banners. A brass vessel sits near the seated man on a green mat, and a blue mat lies to the right. This appears to be a devotee or sannyasi in meditation before a Shiva lingam.2010-10-13October 27 20102010-10-27 +1 copiesA seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha-style orange beaded mala sits cross-legged in meditation on a small raised mat within a circular gravel-edged platform in an open courtyard. Before them is a small brass vessel and a dark book or cloth. Behind is a tall orange-red stepped pedestal holding a black Nandi bull statue with a flower garland, topped by a tall columnar post wrapped in marigold garlands. Grey stone deity statues stand on pedestals along the back and sides, with red placards. Palm trees, shrubs and flowering plants frame the courtyard, with striped flags on tall poles at the left and right edges and a pink lotus kolam drawn on the ground in front.2010-10-25November 02 20102010-11-02October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 09 20102010-10-09Outdoor photo of a seated man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, sitting cross-legged on a raised platform inside a circular stone enclosure with scattered petals. Behind him stands a large red-orange temple structure topped by a dark stone linga and marigold garlands, flanked by black stone sculptures of standing figures with hands folded and palm trees beyond. A gold ceremonial lamp stand and a red cloth hanging frame the foreground, along with a small brass lamp and flower arrangement. The setting suggests a meditation or satsang gathering at an ashram grounds.2010-11-09