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A 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.

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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 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 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.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 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 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.2011-01-31Photograph from behind of a single person seated on a tiled floor, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over the shoulders with fringed edges and matching orange clothing. Dark hair is visible at the back of the head. In the blurred background are white and red striped low walls and a lit, arched doorway with warm light and red decorations. The person faces the entrance, possibly at a temple or ashram setting. a person cue: saffron shawl and seated posture, but no face, crown or rudraksha is visible, so identity is uncertain.2011-02-11February 27 20112011-02-27A photo taken from behind of a person seated cross-legged on a paved courtyard facing a temple entrance. The seated figure has dark hair in a low bun, wears an orange unstitched robe with maroon borders draped over one shoulder, and a rudraksha mala around the neck. In front, a red and white striped low wall separates them from a white and red stepped platform leading to a dark doorway flanked by orange walls. A sign above reads Sri Ahandeshwara Temple. Several people sit at the right edge, and a mat and small offerings lie at the lower left. The scene conveys a seated meditation or pranayama session facing the shrine. The figure's appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the seated person is described by role only.2011-01-22A seated man in orange monastic robes with maroon borders sits cross-legged on a cushion, seen from behind, facing a temple entrance. A rudraksha mala is visible at his neck and his long dark hair is tied back. The temple has an orange wall and a signboard reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. Through the open gate, a deity murti is visible on a red and white stepped platform, with potted plants at the side. A woman in a green shawl and teal trousers sits at the right edge of the frame. The seated man is the central figure. The scene appears to be a morning meditation or satsang at the temple. The man's appearance has some cues of the a person (long hair, orange robes, rudraksha mala), but his face is not visible and identity is uncertain.2011-01-31A figure with long, wavy black hair sits cross-legged on a cushion, seen from behind, wearing an orange garment with gold border and a bare arm adorned with a thin bracelet. Before them stands a tiered white and red-striped platform holding rows of brass kalasha pots decorated with green leaves and red cloth, with two small deity murtis at the top. Two seated attendees in white and red clothing are visible at the right edge. A brass vessel sits on the mat at right, and the ground shows white and grey gravel around a ritual area. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance, so the role is given as meditating devotee.2011-03-02