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A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a woven mat atop a low wooden seat, eyes closed, in front of a red-orange stepped shrine structure topped with a dark stone Nandi bull. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and a long dark rudraksha mala with a red tilak on his forehead. To his left stands a brass kalasha vessel on the mat. Behind him are grey stone sculptures, including a standing figure holding a staff and a cobra-hooded carving, amid palm trees and greenery. A woman in white sits at the far left edge, and small pink signboards with white lettering stand near the sculptures.

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A man seated in cross-legged meditation on a low wooden seat atop an orange-red cloth on a sandy ground, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless wrap over orange clothing, a long dark rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on his forehead; his hair is long and swept back. Behind him stands a large dark stone deity murti of a seated figure draped with garlands of red flowers and a white-and-gold necklace, set on a tiered terracotta-coloured pedestal. Palm trees and greenery surround the courtyard, and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left corner. The appearance-based label is probable, with the saffron wrap, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala as cues.2010-09-14A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged in meditation on an orange cushion placed on a low wooden platform over a mat. He wears a long rudraksha mala, a red bindi on his forehead, and has his eyes closed with hands resting on his knees. Behind him stands a large dark stone deity murti of a seated figure with a garland, set on an orange stepped pedestal among palm trees and potted plants. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits at lower left. Two men in white dhoti and shawl sit in the background at right, one with a shaved head, and a second figure sits further right. Small signboards are visible at the base of the platform.2010-09-17November 20 20102010-11-20A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation with eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. He wears an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands an orange-plastered pedestal topped by a black stone deity murti draped in a white and red flower garland. Grey stone figures, palm trees and a small brass kalasha on a mat complete the outdoor temple garden setting.2010-10-06A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat over a flowered mat, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a red bindi, and a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads. Behind him is an orange stone pedestal topped with a black stone bull (nandi) draped in a red and white garland, flanked by grey stone deity statues, palm trees and potted plants. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits at his left, and red signboards stand along the courtyard. The outdoor setting suggests a temple grounds or ashram courtyard. a person appears as the meditating figure, wearing saffron robes with rudraksha malas and a red bindi, seated in meditation.2010-11-23A man seated cross-legged on a woven mat and a low orange platform, eyes closed, in meditation posture. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his body and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him a large black stone Nandi bull wears a white and red flower garland, sitting on an orange pedestal. Stone deity sculptures and palm trees surround the open outdoor garden. A brass kalasha-style pot sits on the mat beside him. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in meditation as the presiding figure.2010-10-06 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged with eyes closed and hands in a mudra on a mat, on a stone platform ringed with white gravel and chalk kolam designs. Long hair falls to his shoulders, a red rudraksha mala hangs on his chest, and a red tilak marks his forehead. A brass kalasha sits beside him and a pink flower lies on the ground. Behind him stands an orange plinth with a dark stone Shiva linga draped in orange and white flower garlands, surrounded by stone deity murti statues and small placards. Sunlight flares through palm fronds. a person: long swept hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala suggest the a person candidate, seated in meditation at a panchatapas site.2010-11-20October 27 20102010-10-27A photograph of a man seated in meditation in lotus posture on a woven mat atop a raised circular stone platform with grey gravel edging, in an outdoor temple garden. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and a long rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead, eyes closed and hands in a mudra on his lap. Behind him stands an orange brick shrine with a black stone Shiva lingam or shivalinga adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A brass kalasha or water vessel and a pink flower sit beside him, with a decorative rangoli or kolam drawn in green and white around the platform.2010-11-20A man with closed eyes sits cross-legged in meditation on a folded orange cushion atop a low wooden platform, hands resting in his lap. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala with dark beads, and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stands a large black Shiva lingam draped with marigold and white flower garlands on an orange-red pedestal, flanked by black stone deity statues and palm trees in bright sunlight. A small brass kalasha vessel sits on a mat to his left. a person is seated in meditation, showing shaved-back but full hair and rudraksha mala cues, with the page indicating his presence at the satsang.2010-11-20A man with shaved hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged in meditation with eyes closed, hands resting in his lap, on a folded orange-and-red cushion over a woven mat in an outdoor temple grounds. He wears a saffron-orange robe and a long dark rudraksha mala. Behind him stands a dark stone Shiva lingam draped in marigold garlands, set on a tiered orange-red pedestal. Beside him is a brass kalasha-style pot. Behind are stone deity sculptures, palm trees, and small garden stones with red placards. Sunlight floods the scene.2010-11-20October 15 20102010-10-15