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A man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a low wooden platform in an open courtyard, hands folded in his lap, eyes gazing to the side. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala and a small red mark on his forehead. Behind him stands a large black Nandi bull statue garlanded with yellow and red flowers, set on a tall red-painted stepped plinth. Dark stone statues of seated figures appear in the background beside palm and tree foliage. In front of him a brass vessel sits on a circle of ash-coloured earth decorated with coloured powder designs.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a low cushion beside a black stone Nandi bull statue garlanded with yellow and red flowers, on an orange-red stepped plinth. Behind him are palm and frangipani trees and more black stone animal statues. In front of him is a circular floor design of white and pink rangoli, an ash-filled ring, a brass kalasha-style pot and a small brass vessel. The man has long hair swept back, a red tilak on his forehead and a relaxed seated posture with hands folded in his lap. Appearance-based label: a person, the sannyasi in saffron robes and rudraksha mala seated before the Nandi.2011-03-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a low wooden platform on a paved courtyard, hands folded in his lap, in a meditative pose. He wears a dark rudraksha mala necklace, a red tilak on his forehead, and has long dark hair swept back. Beside him, a black stone Nandi bull statue wearing a marigold and red garland sits on a tall red-orange pedestal. Behind are palm trees and dark stone sculptures. A brass kalasha-style pot and a small raked sand and chalk-drawn kolam pattern lie at his feet, with a bed of ash in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's record of his presence. He appears to be a sannyasi in meditation.2011-03-05 +1 copiesFebruary 23 20112011-02-23February 23 20112011-02-23February 23 20112011-02-23A photograph of a man seated cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden platform with a folded orange cushion and a woven mat, inside a circular bed of ash or grey powder outdoors. He wears an orange-saffron robe draped over bare shoulders, a long rudraksha mala around his neck, and a red bindi on his forehead, with hands folded in his lap and eyes lowered. A brass kalasha-style vessel stands at the left edge of the circle. Behind him is a large black stone Nandi bull draped in a garland of yellow and purple flowers and a beaded necklace, set on a red-orange plinth.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 23 20112011-02-23A photograph of a man in orange ochre robes seated cross-legged on an orange cushion and mat in an outdoor courtyard. He has long dark hair swept back, a red bindi, and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, with his hands folded in his lap. Beside him is a brass pot on the ground. In front of him is a circular bed of grey ash-like material bordered by red-brown edging. Behind him stands a large black stone Nandi bull wrapped in a yellow and red marigold garland, with other stone sculptures and palm trees in the background beside a red brick wall. A single person is visible.2011-02-25 +3 copiesA man sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat placed on woven mats in an outdoor courtyard. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, has long dark hair in a braid falling over his shoulder, and a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him on the ground stands a brass kalasha-style vessel, and a circle of ash or sacred powder surrounds the seat. Behind him stands a large black stone Nandi bull draped with a white and orange flower garland on a red pedestal, with dark stone deity sculptures and green trees in the background. Paved ground and a red wall complete the setting.2011-02-28February 25 20112011-02-25 +3 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged with eyes closed on a low wooden platform inside a circle of ash, on a paved courtyard. He wears long dark hair tied back, a rudraksha mala with beads hanging on his chest, and holds his hands in a meditative mudra. A brass kalasha/pot sits beside him on the ground. Behind him stands a black stone Nandi bull wearing a garland of marigolds, mounted on a red pedestal, with dark stone deity statues and palm trees in the background.2011-02-28June 05 20112011-06-05