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Outdoor photo at a temple-garden courtyard of stone deity sculptures. In the foreground a person in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala sits in lotus-style meditation on a woven mat and a rangoli-decorated stone platform ringed with white flower petals, with a small brass vessel beside them. Behind is a tiered orange-red pedestal holding a black Nandi-style stone form draped in white cloth and marigold garlands. Potted plants, a pigeon on the ground and a red-and-white metal stand appear at the edges.

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A photograph of an outdoor ritual space at a temple-like grounds. A single seated person in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala around the neck sits cross-legged on a woven mat, hands in lap, eyes closed, in meditation within a circular floor kolam of white pebbles and green-outlined patterns. Behind him stands an orange-painted shrine with a black lingam wrapped in a white cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. Rows of stone deity statues and pedestals line the grounds, with a small brass lamp placed beside him. The appearance of the seated person is consistent with a candidate but the features are not clear enough to confirm.2010-11-20Outdoor photo of a man in orange robes seated cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden platform atop a circular stone base. His eyes are closed and his hands rest in his lap. He wears a dark rudraksha mala. Around the base is a dark gravel ring and a white chalk-drawn rangoli border with floral motifs. A small brass kalasha sits beside him, with a red flower near the front. Behind him is a tall orange stepped pedestal topped by a black Nandi bull statue draped in a garland of orange and purple flowers. Stone deity statues and greenery surround the area, and a wooden cart with orange and red cloth stands at right.2010-11-19A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised wooden seat over a mat in an open outdoor courtyard, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He wears an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. A brass kalasha stands beside him on the ground, with small floral petals and white offerings in front, and a red-bordered cloth lies on the sand. Behind him, grey stone statues and a black Nandi bull adorned with marigold garlands sit on an orange pedestal, with palm trees and a billboard showing a family portrait.2010-10-26December 18 20102010-12-18A photograph of a man seated in lotus position on a woven mat atop a raised circular stone platform ringed with white pebbles and chalk kolam designs. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, with eyes closed in meditation and hands resting in his lap. Beside him is a brass kalasha-style vessel and a small pink flower. Behind him stands a dark Nandi bull statue draped with a yellow and orange marigold garland on a red-orange plinth, flanked by stone deity sculptures and palm trees. Morning sunlight flares through the palms, and a metal frame structure stands at the right edge.2010-11-20November 20 20102010-11-20A photograph of a man seated cross-legged in meditation on a raised wooden seat over a circular sand pit edged with stones and decorated with pink and white kolam-style lines. He wears an orange saffron robe, a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, and a tilak on his forehead, with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. A brass kalasha stands at his left side. Behind him is a red-orange stone peetha with a bull statue (Nandi) and a stone deity murti, flanked by palm trees and additional dark stone figures in the background, with sunlight flaring through the scene.2010-11-30November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA seated man in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged on a small wooden seat over a mat at the centre of a circular ritual pit lined with gravel and white decorative dots, a brass kalasha vessel beside him. He wears a long garland of beads and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands an orange-red square base holding a dark stone bull statue, Nandi, draped with a marigold garland, with flower offerings. Dark stone deity murti statues and a few small shrines are arranged in the sandy outdoor grounds under palm trees, with orange and red flags on poles at the edges.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOutdoors in a sandy temple courtyard, a man sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat on a straw mat, eyes closed in meditation. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and a small red mark on his forehead; his hair is tied up. He rests one hand near a small brass kalasha or pot on the mat. Behind him stands an orange stone shrine base with a dark deity murti draped in a marigold garland. A ring of white stones and a red-and-white floral kolam surround the seat. Stone sculptures, plants and a wooden cart with orange cloth appear in the background. Photo credit overlay in the corner.2010-11-19October 28 20102010-10-28 +1 copiesA man with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in meditation on a raised square stone platform with gravel edging, on a mat with a small brass kalasha beside him. He wears an orange saffron robe and has his hands in a mudra on his lap. Behind him stands an orange stone structure holding a black Shiva lingam draped with marigold garlands, flanked by dark stone deity murti figures, potted plants and palm trees under bright sunlight. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, matching the page's claim of his presence.2010-11-20