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A photograph of an outdoor temple grounds with a single person seated cross-legged in prayer posture on an orange cushion inside a circular decorated area with white rangoli-style patterns and gravel. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, hands pressed together at the chest, with long dark hair down the back. Beside them stands a brass kalasha or lamp. Behind is a black stone Nandi bull on a red pedestal draped with marigold and red flower garlands, and rows of dark stone deity murtis on red-marked bases. A large painted poster of seated sages and a family in bright colours hangs on a stand. Palm trees and a brick wall frame the scene, with a mat laid on the ground in front.

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Outdoor temple courtyard with sandy ground and palm trees. A person in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an orange cushion inside a circular rangoli-decorated platform, palms pressed together in prayer. A brass kalasha/pot sits to the left. Behind are rows of dark stone deity statues and naga-hooded sculptures on red-based plinths, a large black stone Nandi bull draped in red and yellow flower garlands on the right, and a colourful banner of a seated figure with devotees on the left. A standing bystander in dark clothes stands at the far left.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with sandy ground and palm trees. A person in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat within a circular stone-bordered space decorated with a colourful rangoli, hands joined in namaskar. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits on the mat in front. Behind them stand dark grey stone sculptures of deities and figures, including a seated Nandi bull on an orange-red pedestal draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands, and a tall orange shrine with a garland. A woven straw mat runs across the foreground. A poster with a group portrait hangs on a wall at left.2010-10-23A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with dark stone statues and a large red-orange nandi bull with a marigold garland. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer on a mat in a circular raised platform, a small brass lamp beside her. A straw mat leads toward her across the sandy ground. Behind her, a standing woman in yellow holds a book, and a man in white stands at the left edge. A large framed poster shows a group portrait with Hindu-style imagery. Palm trees and a red-brick wall surround the courtyard.2010-11-03Outdoors in a open ground with sandy earth and palm trees, a person in orange sannyasi clothing sits cross-legged on a low mat within a circular stone-rimmed platform, hands pressed together in namaste with a brass vessel placed nearby. Behind them stand rows of dark stone deity murti statues on grey pedestals, each labelled with red plaques, and a black Nandi bull statue wearing a marigold garland sits beside an orange temple pillar topped with a kalasha. A woven mat runs across the ground toward the platform, and a painted banner showing figures is mounted on a wall. Rangoli-style chalk designs decorate the ground.2010-10-29A person in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a wooden seat in an open outdoor courtyard, hands pressed together in anjali mudra. A small brass vessel sits on the ground before them, with a woven mat leading toward the seat. Behind them a large black stone Nandi bull wears a marigold garland and stands on an orange plinth. Several grey stone deity murtis and figures stand in a row on red-labelled bases, with coconut palms and a red-and-white trident-like pillar in the background.2010-12-18A seated person in orange robes with a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits cross-legged on a mat in an outdoor temple courtyard, hands pressed together in namaskar. In front of him is a small brass vessel and a circular stone-edged platform with a kolam pattern drawn around it. Behind him stands a black Nandi bull statue draped in marigold garlands on a red pedestal, a tall copper-topped pillar, and rows of dark stone deity murtis on red-painted bases. A tall wooden pillar with a ring on top rises beside him, palm trees surround the courtyard, and a painted banner showing a seated saffron-robed figure is mounted on a wall at left. A woven mat runs across the sand toward the foreground.2010-10-27 +1 copiesDecember 18 20102010-12-18A seated figure in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a mat within a circular floor design of white powder and dark stones in an open courtyard. A brass vessel rests before him. Nearby stands a large black stone Nandi bull draped with a garland of orange and red flowers, beside a row of dark stone deity and serpent figures on red plinths. A tall orange-red column and palm trees surround the courtyard, and a printed poster of a group portrait is mounted on an easel. Two people stand in the background, one in white and one in a sari, with hands folded. A woven mat leads toward the seated figure.2010-11-03Outdoor temple courtyard with sandy ground and a circular gravel-and-chalk mandala. A person in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a low seat with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. A brass vessel sits before them on a mat. Behind are grey stone sculptures of deities and figures, an orange-brick Nandi pedestal with a garland, a tall orange kalasha-topped shrine with a yellow-and-purple flower garland, palm trees and a painted banner with a portrait. Red-labelled stone statues line the path.2010-10-23A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala around the neck sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a mat within a circular stone-edged pit in an open temple courtyard. A small brass kalasha stands beside them. Behind them is a black Nandi bull statue draped with a garland of marigolds, set on an orange pedestal, with a tall orange shrine tower and palm trees beyond. Grey carved deity murti stand in a row on pedestals along the courtyard, and a multi-coloured striped pillar rises at the centre. A printed banner with portraits hangs on a red wall at the left. Palm trees and green shrubs surround the courtyard.2010-10-25Outdoor photo at an ashram courtyard with palm trees and a sandy ground. A figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on a low wooden platform on a mat, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. Before the seated figure, a small brass pot-shaped vessel sits on a circular decorated floor design. Behind, a row of dark stone deity and sage statues stands along a terracotta wall, and a large black stone Nandi bull on an orange pedestal wears a marigold garland to the right. A tall metal trident-like ring structure stands in the foreground beside a red pillar. Only the seated figure is a physical person, and the figure's appearance does not clearly establish identity.2010-12-18An outdoor temple courtyard with sandy ground and palm trees. A person in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a raised seat in front of a circular fire pit with a small brass lamp and offerings, hands folded in anjali mudra. Behind, black stone deity sculptures stand in rows, a Nandi bull sculpture wears a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, and a tall red pillar stands on the right. A large banner with a colourful painted devotional scene is on the left. A woven mat leads toward the seat.2010-10-27