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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a mat within a circular ring of grey gravel and white lotus-patterned chalk outlines on bare earth. In front of him sits a brass kalasha or vessel, and a small red-and-blue cloth lies beside him. Behind him stands a tall orange-red stone structure topped with a black stone lingam garlanded with orange and yellow marigold flower strings. Around the open courtyard are rows of grey stone sculptures on red pedestals, coconut palms, a wooden post with a ring, and a painted signboard showing a family scene. Small red signs stand along the sculpture row.

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October 26 20102010-10-26October 26 20102010-10-26October 27 20102010-10-27October 27 20102010-10-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes meditates outdoors in lotus-style posture on a raised circular platform of grey stone chips, with eyes closed and a red tilak on his forehead. He wears a long rudraksha mala around his neck and is seated on a straw mat with a small folded cloth beside him. A brass kalasha stands at his left and a pink lotus rangoli with red kumkum dots decorates the platform. Behind him rises a red-orange pedestal topped by a black stone linga-like murti draped with a yellow-and-purple flower garland. Palm trees, stone sculptures and a red-and-white signboard line the courtyard. The man has long swept-back hair and the orange robes and rudraksha mala fit the page's Swamiji label, though his appearance alone is not conclusive.2010-10-27A young man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat atop a raised circular platform. A mat and a small brass vessel are placed before him, and white stones ring the platform. Behind him stand black stone sculptures on red pedestals, one draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands, beneath a tall trident-shaped pole with two hanging red and multicolored banners. Coconut palms and a sign with a map are visible in the outdoor courtyard, with white chalk kolam lines on the ground.2010-11-19A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with a single seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sitting cross-legged on a low orange platform over a mat inside a circular stone-bordered ring with gravel and a pink flower. A brass kalasha/vessel sits to his left. Behind him stand black stone sculptures of cobra-hooded figures and a dark stone Nandi bull with a garland, beside an orange-painted shivalinga pedestal and a tall orange pillar. A saffron flag and a hanging tasseled trishul-style pole stand nearby, with palm trees around. A painted banner on the left shows figures in white. Only one physical person is visible.2010-10-20A man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised circular platform inside an open outdoor courtyard. He wears a rudraksha mala around his neck and has a red tilak mark on his forehead. A brass kalasha vessel sits beside him on a woven mat, and a pink lotus rangoli and white kolam designs decorate the ground. Behind him stands a red and black deity murti or shrine with a garland of marigolds and purple cloth, flanked by dark stone statues and palm trees. The photo shows a single person with ritual objects and outdoor shrine setting, consistent with meditation practice.2010-10-27October 09 20102010-10-09A seated figure in meditation sits cross-legged on a wooden seat over woven mats inside a circular stone-edged platform of dark gravel, outlined with pink and white rangoli-style lines. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a long dark rudraksha mala, and has his hands resting in his lap with eyes closed. A small brass vessel stands beside him. Behind him are dark stone deity murti and a dark stone Nandi-like bull draped with marigold garlands on a red pedestal, with palm trees and an orange wall in the background. Small red signboards with white lettering stand along the statues. Appearance-based label: the seated figure is a person by saffron robe and long rudraksha mala, though the identification is uncertain.2010-11-30November 07 20102010-11-07October 14 20102010-10-14