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A seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat inside a circular stone-lined enclosure on bare ground. A small brass vessel and a pink flower lie before him. Behind him stands a dark stone Shivalinga on an orange pedestal, and nearby are dark stone deity sculptures, orange-painted pillars, a tall saffron-and-white flagpole with a looped rope, and palm trees. A printed banner on the left shows several figures. The scene suggests meditation or a ritual practice outdoors at a temple-like grounds. The man is an ordinary sannyasi, not an appearance-based candidate for a person.

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A 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 seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala meditates outdoors on a woven mat over a cushion, eyes closed, one hand resting near a small brass kalasha-style vessel on a ring of stones decorated with coloured floor art. Behind him stands a dark stone Shiva lingam on a red pedestal garlanded with orange and purple flowers, beside a tall brass trident and a row of dark stone deity murti and serpent sculptures with red name plaques. A coconut palm grove and a colourful poster of a family scene complete the setting. a person is identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial seated pose, though the figure's identity is uncertain.2010-10-27 +1 copiesA seated man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala meditates outdoors on a woven mat placed on a circular ground of gravel and chalk kolam designs. A small brass kalasha sits beside him, and a red flower lies near the mat. Behind him stand dark stone sculptures of deities on red painted bases, a tall wooden post with a metal ring, coconut palms, and a garlanded black stone Nandi with purple and yellow garlands. A printed banner with figures is visible at left.2010-10-27 +1 copiesNovember 07 20102010-11-07October 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesNovember 06 20102010-11-06November 10 20102010-11-10 +1 copiesDecember 18 20102010-12-18October 27 20102010-10-27 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesNovember 07 20102010-11-07Outdoor photo in a palm-fringed courtyard of a temple-like compound. A man in orange sannyasi robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat placed on a mat, hands folded, eyes closed, at the centre of a circular ring of grey ash or cinders bordered with coloured floral rangoli and purple flowers. Beside him rests a brass kalasha-style pot. Behind him stands a red-brick peetha pedestal topped with a black stone Nandi bull garlanded with marigolds and flowers, under a tall copper-coloured pillar. Dark stone deity murti statues line the left side, and coloured cloth banners hang from a tall pole at right.2010-10-16 +1 copies