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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala meditates on a paved outdoor courtyard beside a black stone Nandi bull statue garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds. Behind him stand a tall red-and-copper ornamental column and red stone pedestals, with palm trees and frangipani in the background under warm low sunlight. A small brass kalasha or lamp sits on a mat in front of him, and a circular stone border surrounds the seating area. The man's face is calm and eyes lowered, with no distinctive headwear or crown visible. a person identity uncertain from appearance alone.

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A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a small orange cushion inside a circular gravel-rimmed platform in an outdoor courtyard. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, with bare arms and eyes closed. Beside him stands a brass pot on the ground. Behind him is a black stone bull statue, Nandi, garlanded with yellow and orange marigold flowers, seated on an orange-red pedestal. A tall red-and-copper pillar rises beside it, with palm trees, frangipani and grey statues in the background, and sunlight flaring through the palms.2011-02-23February 24 20112011-02-24February 24 20112011-02-24February 24 20112011-02-24February 24 20112011-02-24A seated figure in orange saffron robes and rudraksha malas meditates in lotus posture on a small raised mat within a circular stone-edged platform, in an outdoor paved courtyard. Behind him stands a tall orange-red stepped pedestal topped by a large copper-coloured ornamental pillar, with a black Nandi bull sculpture garlanded with yellow and red flower strands in front of it. Dark grey stone deity statues stand among palm trees and shrubs, with a golden kalasha-like vessel placed on the mat before him. Morning haze softens the background.2011-02-08February 19 20112011-02-19A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a low cushion beside a black stone Nandi bull statue garlanded with yellow and red flowers, on an orange-red stepped plinth. Behind him are palm and frangipani trees and more black stone animal statues. In front of him is a circular floor design of white and pink rangoli, an ash-filled ring, a brass kalasha-style pot and a small brass vessel. The man has long hair swept back, a red tilak on his forehead and a relaxed seated posture with hands folded in his lap. Appearance-based label: a person, the sannyasi in saffron robes and rudraksha mala seated before the Nandi.2011-03-05A man sits cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat placed on a woven mat outdoors, eyes closed, hands resting on his lap. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands an orange-painted pedestal supporting a dark Shivalinga draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, and black stone deity murtis flank the left side. Palm trees and tropical plants surround the courtyard, a brass kalasha sits beside him, and marigold petals are scattered on the ground. Small red signboards with white text are visible at the base of the statues.2010-11-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation on an orange platform outdoors. He wears a long black rudraksha mala and has long swept-back hair with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a dark stone Nandi bull statue draped with red and orange flower garlands on an orange pedestal, beside a copper-toned ornate pillar. Stone deity sculptures and red-lettered signboards stand among palm trees, with a hanging multicoloured decorative banner on a pole at left. A brass pot sits on the ground in front.2010-10-17A man in orange robes sits cross-legged on a low orange cushion inside a circular grey stone ring on a paved courtyard at dusk. He wears a long beaded rudraksha mala and a small brass vessel sits before him. Behind him stands a black stone Nandi bull draped with a marigold garland, beside a red-brown tiered pillar and stone pedestal. Palm trees and frangipani shrubs surround the courtyard, with small stone deity figures along the wall in the background and sunlight glowing through the palms.2011-02-23November 10 20102010-11-10