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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange cushion on a stone platform outdoors, hands folded in his lap, eyes closed in meditation. He wears long swept-back hair, a red tilak mark on his forehead, a heavy necklace of gold beads and rudraksha-style mala, and a gold armlet. Beside him stands a small brass kalasha vessel on a blue mat. Behind him a large black Nandi bull statue wears garlands of orange and yellow flowers on an orange pedestal. Palm trees, a red brick wall and stacked grey paving stones fill the background. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate gold bead necklace, seated in meditation.

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A photograph of a man seated cross-legged in meditation on a low wooden seat with an orange cushion, on a blue-green mat outdoors. He wears an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl draped over one shoulder, with a long rudraksha-style mala of golden-brown beads and a gold necklace, a gold armband, and a red bindi on his forehead. His long dark hair is swept back. A brass kalasha-style pot sits beside him. Behind him is an orange pillared structure with a garland of yellow and red flowers and a stone deity murti. Palm trees, a stack of grey stone slabs and an orange wall fill the background. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and ornate beaded adornments match the page's claim, and the figure is physically present.2010-12-28A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged on an orange cushion placed on a low wooden seat over a woven mat, in an outdoor temple courtyard. He wears long swept-back hair, a red bindi, a rudraksha-style mala of gold-toned beads, a gold necklace, and a gold armlet, with an orange shawl draped over his shoulder. A brass pot stands on the mat at left. Behind him, a tall orange platform holds a dark deity murti draped in yellow and red garlands. Palm trees, a red pillar and grey stone blocks surround the courtyard. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold beads and saffron robes, seated as the presiding teacher.2010-12-28A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on an orange cushion atop a low wooden seat outdoors, in front of an orange-painted stone platform garlanded with yellow and red flowers. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a patterned border, a red bindi on his forehead, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and gold armlet, and holds his hands in his lap. A brass kalasha stands at his left on a white-patterned mat. Behind him are stone deity sculptures, palm trees and a grey brick wall. The setting suggests a temple courtyard meditation or satsang. The man's clothing and cues are consistent with the page's a person reference, so this is a probable identification from appearance.2010-12-28A man sits cross-legged on an orange cushion placed on a low wooden seat, meditating outdoors on a white mat. He wears a saffron-orange robe with gold-bordered edges, a long gold necklace and a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala of golden beads, a gold armlet, and a red bindi on his forehead. His long dark hair is swept back, and his hands rest on his knees in a meditative pose. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits to his left on the mat. Behind him stand an orange stone pedestal and potted plants near a stack of grey bricks. Probable Swamiji seated in meditation, in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala cues.2010-12-28A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation with eyes closed on an orange cushion placed on a low wooden seat, atop a woven straw mat with a blue border. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders, a long multi-strand necklace of large gold beads, a gold pendant, a gold serpent armband on his upper arm, and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stands a large orange stepped stone structure decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers, with a dark stone deity figure above. Dark stone statues and potted plants surround the outdoor setting, and a brass kalasha-style pot sits on the mat to the left.2010-12-28A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an orange cushion outdoors, wearing an orange-red saffron garment with a patterned border. He wears a long necklace of large gold beads with a gold chain, and a gold armlet on his upper arm, hands resting in his lap. A small brass vessel stands at left on the ground, with a red brick pillar, stacked grey blocks and orange structures behind him. Probable Swamiji in meditation, identified by the saffron robes, gold beaded mala and long hair.2010-12-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange cushion placed on a low wooden platform over a woven mat, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap in meditation. He wears a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him stands a brass kalasha-style vessel. Behind him rests a large black stone Nandi bull draped with a yellow marigold garland, set on a tall orange pedestal. Several dark grey stone deity sculptures and small red-lettered placards stand in an open courtyard, with palm trees and a colourful striped banner pole.2010-10-12Outdoors in a courtyard, a man with long dark hair swept back sits cross-legged on an orange cushion on a low platform, wearing an orange-saffron robe with a patterned border, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead and a gold armlet. Beside him stands a brass pot with a spout. Behind him a stone deity murti and an orange-tiered pedestal with flower garlands rise, with palm trees, a red brick wall and stacked paving stones in the background. a person is shown seated in meditative posture as the page describes a morning message at the Anandeshwar Temple.2010-12-28A man sits cross-legged in meditation on an orange cushion placed on a woven mat outdoors, eyes open and gazing ahead. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala of brown beads, and a red bindi on his forehead. A brass kalasha-style vessel stands at the lower left. Behind him are orange stone pillars, grey stone sculptures and trees on a paved courtyard.2011-02-05Outdoor photo at an orange temple base beside a deity murti draped with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an orange cushion placed on a wooden platform over a white mat. He wears saffron-orange robes with a patterned border, a multi-strand gold bead necklace and a gold armlet, and his hands rest on his knees. A brass kalasha stands at his left on the mat. Dry ground and small plants surround the scene.2010-12-28A man sits cross-legged in meditation on an orange cushion atop a low wooden platform on a sandy outdoor ground, on a woven mat. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and a long rudraksha mala of wooden beads with a gold necklace. His long dark hair is swept back, with a red tilak on his forehead, and a gold armlet on his upper arm. His eyes are closed and his hands rest on his knees. A brass kalasha-style pot stands to his left. Behind him are an orange temple plinth, a red pillar and a stone wall. Shown as a probable Swamiji based on the saffron robe, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala with gold necklace.2010-12-28A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on an orange cushioned seat over a blue mat outdoors. He wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his body, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala of gold beads and a gold necklace, gold armbands and a red bindi on his forehead, with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. Beside him is a brass kalasha-style pot. Behind him stands an orange stepped platform bearing a black linga with a garland of marigolds and red flowers, a grey stone deity murti and palm trees, with a red brick wall and stacked paving stones at left. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in meditation with saffron clothing, long hair and gold beads, outdoors before a temple shrine.2010-12-28