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A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard. In the centre-right, a man in an orange-saffron robe and orange dhoti sits cross-legged on a mat, hands resting in his lap, eyes lowered. Behind him stands a wheeled ceremonial cart or ratha on a metal chassis, its raised canopy draped in orange and gold cloth and decorated with garlands of red, white and green flowers, with a deity murti visible beneath the canopy. To the right, a large black stone Nandi bull sits on a tall plinth beside a black stone Shiva figure. A white dove walks on the striped red-and-white steps in the foreground. Palm trees and an orange brick wall frame the background.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged on a paved courtyard in front of a wooden flatbed cart draped with orange and pink cloth and red and green flower garlands. A large black stone Nandi bull with a garland stands on a terracotta pedestal to the right, and a small brass vessel sits on the ground near the man's crossed legs. The man has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha-style mala, and his hands rest together in his lap with a calm, meditative posture. A white dove perches at the lower left beside a red-and-white striped barrier.2011-02-11A photograph of an outdoor ritual space. A man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a mat and cushion, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap, with a small brass vessel placed before him inside a circle of ash and pink floral powder. Behind him stands a decorated wooden cart or palanquin draped in orange and gold cloth and garlanded with multicoloured flower strings and green-and-red festoons, bearing a deity murti. Beside him a black stone Nandi bull sits on a red pedestal, with grey stone sculptures and a palm tree in the background. The seated figure is a sannyasi in saffron, with no visible crown, turban or rudraksha malas to support identification, so the a person field is unsure.2011-02-11Outdoors on a paved courtyard, a man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on an orange cushion with hands folded in meditation, eyes closed. Beside him stands a small brass kalasha-style vessel. Behind him a flower-decorated wheeled cart or ratha carries a garlanded deity murti draped in orange and gold cloth, framed by a striped green-and-red garland arch. To the right a dark stone Nandi bull with a beaded garland sits on a red pedestal, with stone figures and palm trees behind. A circular bed of gravel and flower petals and a woven mat lie in front. Pink and purple rangoli-style patterns decorate the ground.2011-02-11Outdoor temple courtyard at sunrise or sunset with palm trees behind. A figure in an orange saffron robe with a long braid walks away from the camera, pulling a small wooden cart. On the cart sits a deity murti decorated with a multicolour flower garland arch, pink, green and white. Behind it stands a tall copper-coloured lamp pillar and a black stone Nandi bull on a red-orange plinth. In the foreground a round stone-lined kolam with coloured powder, a brass lamp and a small orange cushion on a mat.2011-02-11Outdoors in a palm-lined compound, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a mat within a circle of white stones and painted rangoli dots. Before him lies a brass vessel. Behind him stands a red-brick plinth holding a dark stone deity murti garlanded with marigolds, and several dark stone statues line the grounds. To the right, a wooden cart bearing a deity murti draped in blue cloth, orange and yellow fabric panels and marigold garlands awaits in the sand. The seated figure has long hair and a bare chest visible above the robe, with distinctive saffron robes and rudraksha cues; identity remains uncertain from appearance alone.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA man seated cross-legged on a paved outdoor ground in an orange saffron robe draped over his shoulders, hands folded in his lap, with a small brass vessel on the ground beside him. A wooden flatbed cart with orange and red fabric and flower garlands stands behind him, and a black stone bull statue with bells and garlands is at right. A red-and-white barrier runs along the bottom of the frame. He wears a red tilak on his forehead and has long dark hair swept back. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with orange robes, a red forehead mark and long hair as the qualifying cues.2011-02-11 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard with a paved floor and palm trees behind. On the left stands a small wooden flatbed cart draped with a dark cloth, carrying a decorated deity murti with a golden vahana, garlanded with marigolds and maroon flowers, under a canopy of feathers. A standing dark stone statue of a figure and a tall copper-coloured lamp pillar stand to the right. In the centre foreground, a man in an orange saffron robe with bare feet stands beside a circular rangoli-style floor design with a small brass vessel and an orange cushion, with a garland draped over a stone pedestal behind him. Orange flags flutter in the background.2011-01-21A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with paved brick flooring and palm trees. On the left, a wooden cart with red-painted shafts and large wheels carries a golden deity murti decorated with marigold garlands, a gold-and-brown draped cloth, and orange flags on tall poles. Beside it stands a grey stone sculpture of a seated bull, garlanded with yellow flowers, and a black stone statue of a standing figure. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands barefoot on a wooden platform inside a circle of sand and a small white cloth, with a brass vessel nearby, facing the cart. Tall copper-coloured stone pillars and a red-orange stone plinth stand at right.2011-01-21Outdoor photo at a temple courtyard in morning or evening light, with palm trees and a brick wall behind. A figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap with a long rudraksha mala walks left past a decorated wooden cart. The cart carries a deity murti framed by a garland arch of multicoloured flowers and green leaves, with an orange cloth draped beneath. Beside it stands a tall stone lamp pillar and a black stone Nandi bull on a red pedestal. In the foreground, a small round platform holds a brass lamp and an orange cushion on a patterned mat. The paving is grey interlocking tile with pink floral rangoli-style markings.2011-02-11A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with a sandy ground and a palm-lined backdrop under a corrugated metal roof strung with orange and red pennant flags. A single person in orange robes sits cross-legged on a low platform at the centre of a circular floor design, hands in a meditative pose. To the left, a decorated wooden cart or ratha with garlands and a red-and-white rope stands beside a dark stone Nandi bull on a red pedestal. Garlanded deity images are visible at the left edge, with a tall copper-coloured column and hanging colourful ornaments nearby. Orange-roofed ashram buildings sit in the background.2010-11-23A seated man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a paved outdoor ground, hands folded in his lap, eyes lowered in stillness. He wears a red bindi and has long dark hair swept back. Beside him stands a small brass vessel. Behind him is a large black stone Nandi bull statue with a garland, set on a terracotta-coloured plinth. To the left, a wooden cart with orange cloth, flower garlands and a metal wheel is visible. Recognition of the seated man is uncertain from appearance; he is described by role as a seated devotee in saffron robes.2011-02-11Outdoor photo at a temple-like courtyard with palm trees and dark stone statues. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits in padmasana on a low wooden seat within a circular stone-and-white-dot ring, with a brass lamp and a green mat nearby. Behind is a red stepped base holding a dark Nandi-like bull figure garlanded with yellow flowers. At right a decorated wooden cart with colourful striped hangings and orange fringe carries a deity murti under a canopy, garlanded. Light is soft morning sun. The figure appears to be a statue or sculpted likeness rather than a living person, so no appearance-based identification is made.2010-11-18 +1 copies