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A seated man in an orange robe sits cross-legged on an orange cushion and a woven mat at the centre of a circular stone-lined platform with coloured floral borders on a paved courtyard. A small brass pot stands in front of him. Behind him, orange-walled buildings, a row of statues on a low ledge, and palm trees frame the scene. A second person in a red garment sits at the far right edge. The figure in orange has short dark hair and appears to be meditating with eyes lifted. a person is the page's subject, and the orange robe is the only cue visible, so the identity is uncertain. The pictured seated figure is one person.

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A photograph of a man in orange robes seated cross-legged in meditation on a cushion and mat at the centre of a circular ground design of grey stones and coloured kolam rangoli patterns. His hands rest in his lap and his eyes are closed. Behind him stand rows of white statues and orange-walled buildings under palm trees. A small brass vessel sits on the mat beside him. The paved courtyard shows a garland-decorated pillar and a flagpole at the left edge.2011-02-17A photograph of a single person seated cross-legged in meditation on a raised cushioned seat within a circular ring of dark gravel and white-and-pink painted floor patterns, set on a paved courtyard. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulders and hands resting in the lap, eyes closed and face upturned. Beside the seat is a brass lamp or cup, and a woven mat runs across the courtyard. Behind are rows of grey stone statues of seated figures, orange-roofed buildings with a small red-trimmed shrine platform and a garland, a covered open-sided pavilion, palm trees and a purple flag on a pole at left. The person appears to be a sannyasi in orange clothing, but the appearance is uncertain.2011-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20112011-02-24A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange robe sits cross-legged on a woven mat at the centre of a circular ash-grey fire pit set into a paved courtyard. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he gazes to the side. Beside him stands a brass kalasha-style pot with a spout. Surrounding the pit are white and pink floral kolam patterns on the pavers, and woven mats are laid out to the right. Behind him are orange-walled buildings, a palm-shaded open shed, a white van painted with a deity image, and rows of small white statues along a wall. A probable Swamiji identification is based on his long hair and saffron clothing; he is seated in a ritual courtyard setting.2011-02-11 +1 copiesOutdoors in an ashram courtyard, a man with long dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular stone platform ringed with gravel. He wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, with eyes closed and hands in his lap. A brass kalasha-style pot sits beside him on the platform. Behind him stand a row of grey statues, a tall decorated pole with red and white bands and orange flags, coconut palms, and an orange-walled building. A woman in white stands near a table at the right. a person is shown in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala while meditating, matching the page's account of a public satsang talk.2010-10-19A person with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a mat in the centre of a circular pit of ash and gravel on a paved courtyard, wearing an orange saffron wrap draped over the shoulders and an orange robe. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits on the mat beside him. Behind him are orange-walled ashram buildings, a tiled roof, potted shrubs, palm trees and a white van with a painted deity figure. Colourful floor rangoli dots surround the pit and a small orange-painted pillar with a saffron cloth stands at the right. The sitter appears to be in meditation, facing away from the camera toward the buildings. Swamiji (probable): the long dark hair and orange saffron clothing are the qualifying cues for the sitter, who appears to be meditating in the courtyard by the pit.2011-02-11 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an orange cushion and mat beside a brass kalasha-style pot, at the centre of a circular raised bed of grey ash-like material on a paved courtyard. Behind him, orange-painted buildings, palm trees and a tent-like shelter are visible. Two or three people in white and dark clothing sit on mats at the right edge, and stone figures line the wall at the back. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha mala, matching the page's Swamiji presence.2011-02-23A photograph of an outdoor ritual space on sandy ground. A single seated figure in orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits in meditation on a low wooden platform with an orange cushion and a woven mat, eyes closed, hands resting in the lap. The figure has long dark hair tied back. Around the platform is a raised circular bed of grey stones with a reddish ring, and a brass kalasha or water vessel sits on the mat in front. A border of pink and green lotus designs is drawn on the sand. Behind, a row of small seated statues, a red-roofed building, palm trees and a red pillar with a hanging orange banner complete the scene.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits in meditation on an orange cushion placed on a raised circular earthen platform ringed with gravel. Before him sits a brass kalasha-style pot. The circle is decorated with pink lotus motifs drawn on the ground in coloured powder, and woven mats lie nearby. Behind are palm trees, a red-painted structure, a flower garland, and rows of small white statues on a ledge.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor meditation setting. A single person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red cushion and mat at the centre of a circular ring of grey gravel, set in a sandy courtyard. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits on the mat in front. A ring of pink lotus designs is painted on the ground around the gravel circle. To the left stands a black stone Nandi bull draped with yellow marigold garlands on a red pedestal. Behind are coconut palms, a saffron-tasseled ceremonial pole, red-roofed buildings and rows of small grey statues. The person's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though the figure is distant, so identity is uncertain.2010-10-12Outdoor photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a raised circular earthen platform ringed with grey gravel and painted pink lotus motifs on the ground. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, sitting on an orange cushion over a woven mat, with a brass vessel placed beside him. To the left stands a black stone Nandi bull with a yellow-orange flower garland on a red pedestal. Behind him is a tall wooden trishul-style stand with a hanging orange cloth, palm trees, red-roofed ashram buildings, and a row of small figures along the rear wall.2010-10-12 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copies