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Outdoors under a leafy tree canopy, a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a white mat in meditation posture, hands resting in the lap. Behind them stands a silver-toned deity murti seated on a pedestal within an ornate arched frame, draped in white and gold cloth, garlanded with red and white flowers, with a decorated head covering. In front of the murti a mound of red-tinted stones or offerings surrounds a coiled black-and-white serpent form, and a metal pole and a stage light stand nearby. The person in orange appears to be an appearance-based a person candidate seated in meditation before the shrine.

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Outdoors under a large spreading tree, a man in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation on a low white platform. Behind him rises a silver-framed arched shrine holding a dark-faced deity murti dressed in white and gold garments with a crown, jewelled necklace and garlands of red and white flowers. In front, a mound of red-painted stones or rock is decorated with a red and white garland, a white deity figure with a crown and garland, and a round metal plate. A black-and-white checkered border surrounds the base.2006-12-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a white mat in a shaded outdoor grove, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Beside him stands a silver-toned arched shrine containing a white-and-gold clad deity murti with a crown, garlanded with red and orange flowers, and a red-powdered mound with a matching garland sits in front of it, ringed by a dark bordered stone platform. Tall trees and a rocky outcrop surround the open ground. The man's appearance with long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala matches the Swamiji (probable) cues, shown in person.2006-12-09A seated man in an orange saffron robe and long dark swept-back hair sits with eyes closed in meditation beside a shrine under a large tree. He wears a rudraksha mala with brown beads. Behind him stands a silver-framed arched niche housing a black-faced deity murti draped in white and gold cloth, with a crown, garlands of red flowers and a shield-like backdrop. The murti rests on a mound of red-painted rocks ringed by a white-and-black stone border. Dappled sunlight and green foliage surround the outdoor scene.2006-12-09A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on a wooden chair at left, hands folded in lap, facing a large black-faced deity murti under an arched silver frame beneath a spreading tree. The murti is clad in white and gold garments with red and white garlands, holding a conch and raised hand, seated on a rounded mound of red stones with a smaller golden murti in front wearing a garland. Dappled sunlight falls on a stone pavement, and a faint purple logo appears at top left.2006-12-09Outdoor photograph beneath a large tree showing a seated man in an orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sitting in a carved wooden chair with eyes closed and hands folded, facing a silver arched shrine. Inside the arch is a white-clad deity murti with a crown-like headdress and gold ornaments, garlanded with red and white flowers, placed on a mound of red-painted stones. The scene is a meditative puja setting.2006-12-09A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits with eyes closed, hands resting in his lap, in an outdoor setting beneath a large leafy tree. Before him stands a black-faced deity murti in white and gold garments, adorned with garlands of red and white flowers and silver jewellery, set within an ornate silver arch on a base of red-painted rock. The murti is in the outdoor shrine setting, with its garlands and ornaments visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated in meditation before the shrine, distinguished by his long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2006-12-09A photograph of an outdoor shrine under large leafy trees. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair and a flowing orange robe sits on a carved wooden chair with hands folded, eyes lowered, facing a deity murti. The murti is a white-clad standing figure with a black face, dark-coloured skin visible, a golden headdress and crown, and garlands of red and white flowers. It stands in a silver arched frame set on a mound of red-painted rocks with a stone border. A carved silver-toned arch surrounds the deity. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange, identified by long swept-back hair and orange robes; the description is appearance-based only.2006-12-09A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, sitting in front of a large silver arched shrine. Inside the arch stands a black-faced deity murti with white and gold garments, a jeweled necklace, and red and white flower garlands, with a gold-and-white vestment at its base. The seated man has long, swept-back dark hair and is facing toward the murti. The shrine stands on a raised red-painted rocky base edged with white and black inlay, under a leafy tree. The seated man's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described only by his role and attire.2006-12-09December 09 20062006-12-09Outdoor photo at a shaded temple site beneath large trees. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and beaded rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on a white cloth-covered seat, eyes closed in meditation. Beside them, a red-painted rock-like mound is ringed by a black-and-white scaled border, with a garlanded white-clad deity murti under a stone arch behind it, and a tall metal pole rising in front.2006-12-09December 10 20082008-12-10 +2 copiesOutdoor photograph beneath a large leafy tree. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and eyes closed sits cross-legged at the lower left, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, hands folded in his lap. Behind him stands a silver-framed arched shrine housing a deity murti with a dark face, white and gold dhoti, red and white flower garlands, and a jewelled chest ornament, seated above a cobra hood and a red-rock mound. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji being present at this event. The deity murti is a shrine figure, not a physical person.2006-12-09