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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a woven mat inside a circular ring of grey ash or stones, facing forward on an outdoor temple ground. A small brass kalasha vessel sits beside him, and marigold petals are scattered around the ring with green leaf-pattern kolam designs drawn in the dirt. Behind him stands a tall red-orange peetha pedestal topped by a black bull statue (Nandi) draped in garlands, with a copper-coloured pillar rising above it. Black stone deity murtis line the left side, and coconut palms frame the courtyard under overcast light. Two wooden poles with circular metal rings stand on either side. The ground setup resembles a padapuja or outdoor temple ritual space.

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A man sits cross-legged on a mat inside a circular fire pit lined with grey ash, in an outdoor temple courtyard shaded by coconut palms. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a bare upper body and a long rudraksha mala, with a swept-back hairstyle, and his eyes are closed in meditation. Behind him an orange-red pedestal supports a large black Nandi bull statue draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, and a tall copper-coloured flagpole rises beside it. Marigold petals form a border on the ground, and a brass kalasha pot sits at the edge of the fire pit. Black stone statues of deities and devotees stand on the left. Two wooden poles with metal rings frame the scene. The setting suggests a pada puja or satsang darshan at a temple.2010-11-02Outdoor 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 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesNovember 13 20102010-11-13October 09 20102010-10-09November 02 20102010-11-02October 09 20102010-10-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a mat within a circular rangoli-bordered platform in an open outdoor courtyard. He has short dark hair and rests his hands in a meditation pose. Behind him is a terracotta-red plinth bearing a stone Nandi bull draped with yellow-and-red marigold garlands, topped by a tall copper kalasha-like finial. Coconut palms, grey granite deity statues and decorative hanging tassels in red, yellow and blue frame the scene. A brass vessel sits beside him. The photo is a meditation or satsang setting; the person's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference but is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm.2010-11-13October 28 20102010-10-28 +2 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesA 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.2010-11-30Outdoor photo at a temple-like open courtyard with palm trees and dark stone deity statues lined along the left. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a mat within a circular ring of white stones and a floral rangoli border, facing forward with eyes closed. A brass kalasha/lota sits to his left. Behind him a tall copper flagpole stands on a red-brown pedestal wrapped with yellow garlands, and hanging copper-wire arches frame the scene. A woven mat lies on the ground at right and floral kolam designs decorate the sand. Long hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala suggest a person presence, though the face is not clear enough to confirm.2010-10-10