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Outdoor photo in a temple-garden setting with palm trees and grey stone deity statues standing on a paved courtyard. A tall copper-coloured lamp pillar rises behind an orange plinth topped with a black Nandi bull statue garlanded with yellow-orange marigolds. In the foreground a man sits cross-legged on a low platform inside a circular stone-edged mandala, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and a small brass oil lamp sits before him. Sunlight and a lens flare wash the scene, with red-ringed circular marks overlaid in the corners.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a dark orange rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in meditation on a small square of grey gravel, with a brass item and a green mat in front of him. Behind him a tall orange pillar with garlands stands on an orange stepped base, with a black Nandi-style bull statue at its foot. Grey stone figures stand along the left, and tall palms and plants fill the background under a pale sky. Coloured rangoli patterns decorate the ground and a rolled mat lies to the right. A red placard sits by the statues. The man is seated alone in the open courtyard.2010-10-27A seated figure in orange saffron robes and rudraksha malas meditates in lotus posture on a small raised mat within a circular stone-edged platform, in an outdoor paved courtyard. Behind him stands a tall orange-red stepped pedestal topped by a large copper-coloured ornamental pillar, with a black Nandi bull sculpture garlanded with yellow and red flower strands in front of it. Dark grey stone deity statues stand among palm trees and shrubs, with a golden kalasha-like vessel placed on the mat before him. Morning haze softens the background.2011-02-08A photograph of a single man seated in meditation on a low wooden seat within a circle of gravel on sandy ground, wearing an orange saffron robe with his hands resting in his lap. Behind him stands a red stepped pedestal bearing a black Shivalinga-shaped stone with a garland of marigolds, topped by a tall copper-coloured kalasha-style pillar. Around the area are grey stone statues of figures, palm trees, and tall wooden poles with looped rods and colourful hanging banners. A brass vessel sits near the seated man on a green mat, and a blue mat lies to the right. This appears to be a devotee or sannyasi in meditation before a Shiva lingam.2010-10-13Outdoors in a paved courtyard, a seated man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads sits cross-legged on a low platform inside a circular stone ring, with a small brass lamp in front of him. Behind him stands a large black Nandi bull statue draped in a marigold garland, on a red-orange stepped pedestal topped by a tall ornate column. Grey stone deity statues line the grounds among palm trees, and a crafted brass lamp sits near the seated figure. The man's features are too small to read; his presentation shows saffron robes and rudraksha beads, so the identity is uncertain and cannot be confirmed from appearance. A square stone pit and a woven mat lie in the foreground.2011-01-31A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha-style orange beaded mala sits cross-legged in meditation on a small raised mat within a circular gravel-edged platform in an open courtyard. Before them is a small brass vessel and a dark book or cloth. Behind is a tall orange-red stepped pedestal holding a black Nandi bull statue with a flower garland, topped by a tall columnar post wrapped in marigold garlands. Grey stone deity statues stand on pedestals along the back and sides, with red placards. Palm trees, shrubs and flowering plants frame the courtyard, with striped flags on tall poles at the left and right edges and a pink lotus kolam drawn on the ground in front.2010-10-25A seated man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a small raised platform in an outdoor courtyard, facing forward with hands resting on his knees. He sits within a circular stone-lined pit decorated with coloured floral kolam rangoli. In front of him is a small brass object on a mat. Behind him stands an orange stepped plinth holding a black Nandi bull statue draped in a marigold garland, with a tall orange pillar above. Grey stone deity statues and potted plants line the background, with palm trees beyond. A woven mat lies on the ground to the right.2010-10-27Outdoor temple courtyard with a red-and-white plinth in the foreground under a palm grove. A tall red and black lingam-style pillar stands on a red tiered base, with orange-and-yellow garlands and orange flags on poles at the sides. A seated figure in orange robes sits in meditation on a small raised platform in front of the pillar, with a yellow-and-black garland around the neck and a bell or small object placed before them. Rows of dark stone statues of seated and standing figures line the left side, each with a small red placard. Several circular stone platforms are set into the dirt ground. A seated person in orange robes appears here, shown with appearance-based cues of orange clothing and garlands, but the image does not establish identity.2010-10-10October 27 20102010-10-27Outdoor photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a tilak on his forehead, sitting cross-legged on a raised circular platform of pale stone surrounded by gravel. A small brass kalasha sits to his left. Behind him stands a large orange-red stepped peetha bearing a black Shiva lingam draped with a red cloth and garland. Surrounding the area are grey stone deity statues, palm trees, orange-and-white ceremonial poles with decorative banners, and small red signs. The ground is dusted with pink and white powder designs. The seated person is in meditation posture with eyes closed.2010-10-19October 25 20102010-10-25A photograph of an outdoor temple grounds with palm trees and a sandy courtyard. In the centre, a man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a woven mat inside a circle of grey gravel bordered by white kolam-style patterns. A small brass oil lamp sits on the mat in front of him. Behind him stands a tall orange pillar draped with yellow-and-orange garlands, in front of a black bull statue on a red pedestal. Rows of grey stone figures line the left side, and tall copper-coloured poles with curled tops frame the scene. a person cues: saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a seated meditative posture in an open-air setting.2010-10-09Outdoor photo at a temple-like courtyard with dark stone sculptures of deities and figures on red-brick plinths lining the left side, palm trees behind. A seated person in red robes with a red garland sits on a mat in front of a red-brick structure, with a small brass lamp before them. A large black stone linga-like murti draped in marigold garlands sits on a raised red platform, and a tall red column with a kalasha-type top stands to the right. Two or three people in white clothing are partly visible at the right edge, one bending near the ground, and a striped rug covers a platform in the foreground. Name placards are placed before the statues.2010-12-22