Naked ascetic, seated by a fire with a crooked stick under his armpit
Scope & Content:
Naked ascetic ‘(tapasvi,’ one who performs penances), seated by a fire with a crooked stick under his armpit. Inscribed: ‘86. Tuppersu. (a Priest Man).’
Bairagi (Vaisnava devotee) wearing a loin cloth and carrying a one-stringed instrument and clappers.
Scope & Content:
‘Bairagi’ (Vaishnava devotee) wearing a loin cloth and carrying a one-stringed instrument ‘(ektara)’ and clappers ‘(khartala).’ Inscribed: ‘96. Byragey. (Beggar).’
Sepoy, in undress, squatting by a fire making chapatis, his uniform and matchlock beside him
Scope & Content:
Sepoy, in undress, squatting by a fire making ‘chapatis’; his uniform and matchlock beside him. Inscribed: ‘53. Seapoy Roottey Pauchawahay - Making and boiling Bread.’
Kanphata (split-eared) Saiva ascetic wearing a saffron dress and carrying a red bag on his left shoulder and a trident in his right hand. He has the distinctive black earring of his sect.
Scope & Content:
‘Kanphata’ (split-eared) Shaiva ascetic wearing a saffron dress and carrying a red bag on his left shoulder and a trident in his right hand. He has the distinctive black earring of his sect. Inscribed: ‘94. Kaun’ ‘Fauttah. (Beggar).’