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A 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.

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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.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 23 20092009-12-23April 03 20122012-04-03January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA 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 copiesA photograph of a person in an orange sleeveless top and a beige-and-gold wrap around the head bowing forward with forehead and right palm pressed against a large polished gold kalasha-shaped vessel. The vessel has tiered ornamental bands, a studded diamond-like belt, and a crown finial with green stones. It is surrounded by garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers.2009-12-25December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 26 20092009-12-26A 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.2010-02-12