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A seated figure in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a low orange cushion placed on a woven mat inside a circular ring of dark grey gravel bordered by terracotta edging. A brass kalasha-style pot sits at the front left of the ring. Behind the seated person stands a large black stone Nandi bull, adorned with a beaded garland, on a tall red-painted pedestal. Further back are dark stone figures, frangipani-type trees, palms and a low wall in an open paved courtyard at dusk. The seated person has dark hair pulled back, hands folded in the lap and gaze turned to one side.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange shawl sits cross-legged on an orange cushion over a woven mat, hands folded in his lap, inside an open paved courtyard. A black stone Nandi bull with garlands stands on a red pedestal at left, with a brass kalasha-style vessel placed before him on the mat. A circular ring of grey stones surrounds the seat, and palm and flowering plants fill the background.2011-02-12A seated man in orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange cushion placed on a woven mat inside a circular ring of grey ash on a paved courtyard. He has long dark hair swept back and his hands rest in his lap. Beside him stands a polished brass kalasha-style pot. Behind him a black stone Nandi bull sits on an orange-painted pedestal on the left, and a red pillar stands at the right edge. Frangipani-like trees, palms and small dark statues are visible in the background. The man's appearance with long swept-back hair and orange clothing is a probable match for Swamiji.2011-02-12A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange clothing sits in meditation on a wooden cushion over a mat, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, inside a circular raised earthen ring with a white-painted inner area and a small brass kalasha-style pot placed to the left. Behind him stands a large black stone Nandi bull on a red-painted pedestal, with a red-painted shrine base and a row of smaller stone figures among frangipani trees, palms and a low wall in the background. Warm late-day light falls across the paved courtyard.2011-02-14A man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a wooden seat with a cushion, hands folded in his lap and eyes closed, in a meditative pose. Behind him a large black stone bull statue, Nandi, wears a marigold garland of orange and yellow flowers and sits on a red-brick pedestal. A brass kalasha pot sits beside him on a ring of dark stones with coloured floor patterns. Palm trees and a red brick wall fill the background, with a red pole at left.2011-02-22A man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged in meditation on a wooden seat and cushion placed on a mat outside, beside a large black stone Nandi bull statue draped with a garland of orange and yellow flowers. A brass kalasha-style pot sits on the left within a circular ring of ash and coloured kolam designs. Red brick walls and palm trees form the background. The man has long dark hair swept back and is seated with hands folded in his lap. Whether he is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role only.2011-02-22A man in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised wooden seat with an orange cushion, hands folded in his lap and eyes closed, outdoors on a paved courtyard. Behind him is a large black stone Nandi bull statue wearing a garland of yellow and red flowers, on a red-brick pedestal. A brass kalasha-style vessel stands beside him inside a ring of grey ash or burnt material outlined by a red border. Palm trees and a red brick wall form the background.2011-02-22A man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a raised wooden seat with an orange cushion, hands folded in his lap, eyes half-closed in meditation. He is outdoors in a courtyard; in front of him a ring of charred ash or fire residue is decorated with coloured rangoli. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits to the left, and a black Nandi bull statue draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and rudraksha beads stands at right on a red pedestal. Palm trees and a red brick wall form the background.2011-02-22Outdoor photo of a man seated cross-legged in meditation on a low orange wooden seat atop woven mats, inside a circular ring of dark ash and reddish-brown earth. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a sash, with long hair in two braids down his back. A brass kalasha/pot sits to his left. Behind him stands a large black Nandi bull statue draped in a marigold garland, on a red-brown plinth, with grey stone deity sculptures and palm/plant foliage in the background. The paved courtyard is warmly lit by low sun. a person appearance cues are not sufficient to identify him, so the presence is recorded as unsure.2011-02-28February 25 20112011-02-25 +3 copiesFebruary 14 20112011-02-14 +4 copiesFebruary 23 20112011-02-23A photograph of a seated figure in an open courtyard. A man sits cross-legged on a low orange cushion placed on a woven mat, hands folded in his lap, wearing an orange-saffron robe with a small red bindi on the forehead and long dark hair swept back. A brass pot stands on the mat before him, inside a circular ring of grey ash or sand bordered in terracotta. To the left, a large black stone Nandi bull sits on a red-orange pedestal. Behind are palm trees, frangipani shrubs and small grey deity murtis along a low wall. The scene reads as a meditation or yoga session. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, shown in person.2011-02-12