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A barefoot man in a magenta-pink draped garment with green and gold border stands on a stone step, leaning his forehead and right hand against the thick trunk of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace and has long dark hair swept back, eyes closed in quiet devotion. Sandy ground, low stone benches and sunlit foliage surround him. The appearance-based cues of long swept hair, distinctive ornate clothing and gold necklace fit the a person label, though the identification rests on appearance rather than any visible name.

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Outdoor photograph of a man in a pink draped garment with green-and-gold border trim, standing barefoot on a low concrete step beside a large banyan tree. He leans his forehead against one of the thick aerial-root trunks, eyes closed, hands folded at his waist, and wears a heavy gold bead necklace. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Sandy ground, a whitewashed low wall, and dappled sunlight surround him; a white painted pillar stands at right. a person: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-pink ceremonial drapery support a candidate identification, but the image is not conclusive.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A barefoot man in a pink draped garment with green-and-gold border stands on a stone platform, leaning his forehead against the large trunk of a banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a gold bead necklace and a tilak on his forehead, eyes closed, hands clasped at his waist. Sandy ground, shaded trees and small paved edges surround him. A person with long dark hair in a pink sannyasi-style garment is present; an appearance-based a person label cannot be confirmed from long hair and gold beads alone, so identity is uncertain.2010-12-26A man in a hot pink draped robe with green-and-gold trim stands barefoot on a stone step, leaning his forehead and one hand against the thick aerial roots of a large banyan tree. His eyes are closed and he wears a heavy gold bead necklace; his long black hair falls loosely behind him. Sandy ground, low stone benches and a pale pillar appear in the background among the trees. A bare-chested devotee wrap and wet sand suggest an outdoor ashram setting. a person's appearance is not clearly established from these cues, so he is described by role only.2010-12-26Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with thick hanging aerial roots and dappled sunlight. A single man with long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead stands barefoot on a stone platform, leaning his shoulder and head against a root trunk with eyes lowered. He wears a bright pink draped robe edged with green-gold trim and a long necklace of gold beads. Behind him are a small shrine with flower offerings, stone benches and sandy ground.2010-12-26A man stands barefoot beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots, one hand resting against a root, eyes lowered. He wears a bright pink draped garment with green-and-gold border trim and a heavy multi-strand gold bead necklace, with a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. A stone-paved platform surrounds the tree, with white pillars and a sandy path in the background.2010-12-26A standing man in maroon-red robes with orange-gold borders leans his head and right hand against the trunk of a large banyan tree with many aerial roots. He wears a long rust-orange beaded necklace with large gold bead pendants, a matching beaded armlet and bracelet, and a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead. His eyes are closed and he stands barefoot on a small folded patterned mat in a dusty, sunlit outdoor setting. Probable Swamiji cues include the long swept-back hair and ornate gold-bead necklace, shown in a calm, meditative pose beside the tree.2013-04-06A man in a rust-red sleeveless wrap with yellow-gold borders leans his head against a large grey banyan tree trunk with eyes closed. He wears a heavy necklace of gold beads over orange-red rudraksha-style beads, an orange bead armlet, and a bead bracelet, with white tripundra ash marks on his forehead. He stands barefoot on a small patterned mat on red earth, with greenery and a white structure behind him.2013-04-06May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesA barefoot figure in saffron-orange robes stands on a stone platform beside a large banyan tree, pressing one side against its thick aerial roots with eyes closed. The figure wears a gold headband with a red mark on the forehead, layered gold beaded necklaces, and an orange shawl draped over the shoulder. A white-and-maroon kolam-style pattern and scattered petals lie on the ground, with brick-lined planters and a concrete pillar in the background. a person cues: long dark swept hair, gold headband and ceremonial gold necklaces, with the saffron attire. The scene is an outdoor ashram setting with dense green foliage.2010-12-27