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A man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits in lotus posture with eyes closed and hands folded on a bench-like seat set over a circular ash-filled fire pit decorated with white kolam lines. Behind him stands a red-orange shrine with a black stone Nandi-like bull statue garlanded in red and yellow flowers. Several men in white dhotis with yellow shawls and saffron cloth sit nearby, and an orange-canopied cart stands to the right amid palm trees and stone deity sculptures. The scene suggests outdoor meditation at an ashram.

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Outdoors in a courtyard with palm trees, a man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised yoga seat set over a circular ash ring. A brass kalasha/oil vessel sits to his left, with a rangoli kolam line drawn around the ring. Behind him a dark stone statue of Nandi bull wears a red-and-white flower garland on a red pedestal, and an orange-draped wooden cart stands to the right. Several seated men in white dhotis and saffron or yellow shawls meditate nearby, and stone deity statues line the left background. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's account of a discourse and meditation session.2010-09-07October 07 20102010-10-07December 18 20102010-12-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged with eyes closed on a raised stone platform outdoors, meditating. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi on his forehead, with a brass kalasha placed to his left on a woven mat. Behind him stands an orange brick shrine with a black stone deity murti (a Nandi-like bull figure) draped in a garland of yellow and orange flowers. Palm trees, grey stone statues and small plants frame the scene in warm sunlight. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala match the page's reference to Swamiji; the identification rests on these appearance cues only.2010-11-20November 24 20102010-11-24A 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 sits cross-legged in meditation with eyes closed on a woven mat atop a low wooden seat, in an open outdoor yard with palm trees and rangoli-style white designs on the ground. He wears an orange saffron wrap, a long rudraksha mala around his neck, and a horizontal tilak on his forehead; his hands rest in his lap. Behind him a dark stone Nandi statue is garlanded with yellow, white and purple flower garlands on a red-orange pedestal. A brass kalasha sits on the ground at his left, and a small orange and blue flag hangs at the upper right edge.2010-10-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala around his neck meditates with eyes closed on a woven mat within a circular pit of gravel and white floral rangoli. Behind him stands an orange plinth holding a black Nandi bull statue draped in orange cloth, with a tall orange pillar and garlands. Stone deity statues, palm trees, plants and hanging colourful tassel decorations frame the outdoor courtyard. A small brass kalasha pot sits on the mat beside him. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, though the image is small and the appearance is only partly clear.2010-11-07A man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a long dark rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a low orange cushion over a woven mat in an outdoor temple courtyard, eyes closed and palms joined in meditation. A small brass vessel sits on the mat beside him. Behind him stands a large black Nandi bull statue draped with a red flower garland on an orange plinth, and rows of grey stone deity sculptures, including several cobra-hooded figures, line the courtyard under palm trees. Red flags and a tall striped ceremonial banner stand nearby, and a partly visible printed banner hangs at left. a person is meditating in the courtyard, identifiable by the orange robe and long rudraksha mala.2010-10-19November 06 20102010-11-06A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular stone platform outdoors, eyes closed and palms joined in his lap. He wears saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold border and a long rudraksha mala around his neck. Ash or powdered material lines the platform edge, with a small brass kalasha-style vessel beside him on a mat. Behind him stands a tall orange pillar topped with a bull statue draped in garlands, and a trident-like pole with a hooped top rises from the ground. Palm trees, a few small decorated flag-like poles, and orange-roofed buildings surround the open ground, with rows of small stone figures in the distance and a floral kolam pattern on the sand at right. Cues indicate a candidate matching Swamiji's presentation: long hair, saffron clothing, and rudraksha mala.2010-11-07November 20 20102010-11-20