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A photograph of a person in white ritual clothing bowing forward with forehead pressed to a tall polished gold kalasha-shaped sacred vessel decorated with gold finials and green gem ornaments. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands wrap the vessel and surrounding altar, and a green-bead garland hangs over it. The person has long dark hair with a white flower garland and a red-and-white garland draped over the shoulder, with one palm resting on the gold vessel. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with a carved stone wall behind.

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A photograph of a man with long dark hair, wearing a white garment and a white flower garland in his hair, leaning forward with his face pressed against a large golden shiva lingam-like vessel. He rests one hand on the golden surface while the object is heavily decorated with yellow marigold garlands, purple and magenta flowers, and strands of green beads. Gold ornaments and a golden kalasha-like top sit above the lingam, with green-gemmed decorations. Stone carvings and gold-framed architecture form the background, and a red-and-gold cloth hangs at the upper right. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or puja, but the figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so only the role of devotee is described.2010-01-01A person in a white dhoti with a gold-edged shawl bends forward and presses their forehead and right hand against a tall gold-plated sacred pillar-like object, inlaid with diamond-like stones and topped with green gem-set finials. The pillar is heavily garlanded with yellow and magenta marigolds, purple flowers and a long strand of green lime-like beads. A white jasmine flower garland sits in the person's hair. Behind, gold ritual vessels and flowers fill the frame, and a stone temple wall is at the left. This appears to be an act of reverent worship at a temple shrine, such as a puja or abhishekam setting, with the figure in devotional prostration before the adorned object.2010-01-01A photo at a temple shrine where a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a white flower garland bends forward with his forehead and folded hands pressed against a golden deity murti draped in marigold and yellow garlands and a red silk cloth, with a long strand of green lime garlands hanging over it. On the left, a man in orange robe with a gold necklace holds a silver tray of offerings. Golden oil lamps stand behind, and white-clad attendants are visible in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 26 20092009-12-26A devotee in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold border bends forward with forehead pressed against a large golden deity murti decorated with yellow, purple and red flower garlands and a beaded bead-garland. In the left foreground a man in saffron robes holds a silver tray of offerings, and a brass oil lamp stands nearby. Gold ornamental carvings and a maroon draped backdrop frame the scene at an outdoor temple pavilion.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 23 20092009-12-23A photograph of a person with long, unkempt dark hair bowing forward in an orange garment, pressing their forehead and one hand against a grey stone lingam decorated with white and yellow marigold garlands and a red-and-yellow kumkum-marked base. Behind them stands an ornate deity murti with a jewelled crown and a heavy jewelled necklace against a deep red velvet backdrop, surrounded by a dense arrangement of orange, yellow and red flower garlands. The person wears a saffron orange cloth with a gold border and a gold bangle on the wrist, indicating abhishekam worship and devotion at a temple. Only one physical person is visible.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA man in a white dhoti with a gold border bends forward, pressing his forehead to a large golden throne-like seat draped with bright red, yellow and purple marigold garlands and a strand of green beads. Behind him a robed figure in saffron-orange clothing stands at left holding a tray. Ornate gold lamps and a gold-decorated throne with red cloth stand in the background, beside a white-draped table with scattered flowers. A rudraksha-style bead garland hangs over the seat. The scene suggests a devotional darshan or puja at a temple.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA close photograph of a person with long dark hair bowing forward, face pressed against a large gold-coloured ceremonial vessel or kalasha-like object, with one hand resting on its side. The person's bare arm is visible at left. The gold object is decorated with bands of ornamentation and sparkling embellishments, and is surrounded by strings of lime-green fruit, yellow marigold flowers, pink petals and a white jasmine garland. Gold-toned hanging ornaments with green inlays hang above.2010-01-01A photograph of a man in an orange saffron garment with long, swept-back dark hair bending forward to touch a tall gold-plated linga adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands and a jewelled band. Gold-coloured ornaments hang on his wrist and arm. Behind the linga is an ornate gold and green silk-trimmed backdrop, with more gold decorative work on the left. The scene suggests a linga abhishekam ritual. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments, performing worship at the linga.2010-02-12A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron cloth bends forward at a golden temple shrine, pressing his hands and forehead against a tall golden linga-shaped object draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Behind him stands a golden deity murti in a gilded arch with floral garlands, and a white figure in blue draped garments with a garland sits at the left edge. Golden kalasha-style pots and a brass lamp sit on the platform, with a green-and-gold bordered cloth hanging down. The scene looks like a temple puja or abhishekam, with the man in orange performing reverence. The man's appearance is compatible with a long-haired saffron-clad presentation, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-02-12July 07 20092009-07-07