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A photograph taken from behind of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a maroon border, draped over one shoulder, sitting cross-legged on a mat outdoors. The figure wears a rudraksha mala around the neck and has dark hair tied up in a bun, one hand raised near the ear. In front stands a red and white striped structure with steps leading to a temple entrance with an arched doorway, where a deity murti is visible in the shrine. A brass oil lamp sits on the ground to the right, and a woman in green sits in the background on the right. The scene suggests meditation or dharana practice in an ashram courtyard.

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A seated figure in orange robes with maroon borders sits cross-legged on a cushion, viewed from behind. The person wears a rudraksha mala around the neck and has dark hair gathered at the back of the head. A small brass vessel sits on the ground to the right, and a patterned mat lies to the left. Ahead stands a temple entrance with red-and-white striped steps and a lit, decorated deity murti visible within the sanctum. A person in a green top sits at the right edge of the frame. The seated figure's face is not visible, and no visible cues confirm an identity from appearance.2011-01-31A seated figure in an orange robe with maroon borders sits cross-legged on a cushion, back to the camera, facing a temple entrance with red-and-white painted steps and an illuminated shrine within. A brass oil lamp sits on the mat to the right, and rudraksha beads hang at the neck. A second person in a green top sits at the far right edge near the steps. The scene appears to be a meditation or puja setting in a courtyard with a red-and-white striped wall and potted plants.2011-01-31A photograph taken from behind of a person seated cross-legged on an orange cushion in an open courtyard, wearing an orange cloth wrapped over the shoulder with maroon borders and a rudraksha mala around the neck. The hair is dark and pulled back. Ahead stand a white-and-red striped low wall and a few white steps leading toward a temple entrance with a lit, decorated shrine inside. A brass oil lamp sits on the cushion's right side, and a green-and-red rug lies at the left edge. A person in a green top sits at the far right edge. The figure's face is not visible. a person cues are limited to the orange robe and rudraksha mala, so the identity is uncertain.2011-01-31Photograph from behind of a seated figure in orange monastic wrap with maroon border, bare-shouldered, hair tied back in a bun, and a rudraksha mala at the neck. The figure sits cross-legged on a cushion before a brass oil lamp on a mat, facing a courtyard with white and red striped steps leading to a shrine entrance with a decorated deity murti and red curtains. A person in a green shawl and teal trousers sits at the far right edge. The setting suggests meditation or puja in an ashram courtyard.2011-01-31A photograph of a figure seen from behind, seated cross-legged on an orange cushion in an outdoor temple-like courtyard. The seated person wears orange saffron robes with maroon-edged borders and a red-brown rudraksha mala around the neck; long dark hair falls down the back. In front is a brass vessel and a bed of grey ash or embers on the ground. Beyond, a raised platform with red and white striped base holds two large dark stone deity statues flanking a central shrine with a decorated murti. Two seated women in white and orange clothing sit at the right edge of the platform, one wearing a green shawl. Black speakers stand beside the platform. The person in orange appears to be a sannyasi seated in meditation facing the shrine.2011-01-31A photograph from behind of a seated person in orange robes with maroon borders, sitting cross-legged on a raised mat in an outdoor courtyard. The person has dark hair gathered at the back and wears a rudraksha mala around the neck. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits on the mat to the right. Behind is a white and red striped platform and steps, and a soft orange blur appears in the lower foreground.2011-01-31A man sits cross-legged in meditation on an orange cushion atop a low wooden platform over a woven mat, outdoors on a paved courtyard edged with gravel and coloured floor rangoli. He wears an orange robe with a maroon border draped over one shoulder and a long black rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead and dark hair swept back. A brass kalasha-style pot with a handle sits at the left edge. Behind him are orange-red stone pillars and blurred palm trees.2011-02-20Outdoor photo of a man with long dark hair sitting cross-legged on a low wooden seat and mat on a red-earth and stone ring decorated with coloured powder, hands folded in his lap. He wears saffron-orange robes with a maroon border and a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads, with a red bindi on his forehead. Beside him sits a brass kalasha-style pot. Behind him are dark stone deity statues of seated figures on animal mounts, orange-painted stone pillars at left, palm trees and an iron staircase rail.2011-03-05 +1 copiesMarch 05 20112011-03-05 +3 copiesA seated figure photographed from behind sits cross-legged on a cushion in an outdoor setting with a white and red striped wall blurred in the background. The person wears an orange cloth wrapped over the shoulder and body with maroon borders and has dark hair gathered in a knot at the back. A rudraksha mala of brown beads rests around the neck. A brass vessel is partly visible at the right edge.2011-01-31A seated man in orange saffron robes sits in profile on an orange cushion placed on a wooden platform, eyes lowered in meditation. He wears a rudraksha mala around his neck, and his long dark hair is tied back. Beside him on the mat stands a brass kalasha-style vessel. Behind him, orange-painted buildings and blurred trees sit under a dark awning.2011-02-02A man sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat on a woven mat, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over one shoulder with a maroon border, and a long rudraksha mala of dark beads across his chest. His long dark hair is tied back, with a red mark on his forehead. He gazes to the side, with one hand resting near a polished brass kalasha-style vessel with a spout. Behind him are a white building and a bluish wall in the background, with a red-and-white floor pattern at the edge. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in a meditative posture with rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, shown with a brass pot and ritual setting.2011-03-05