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A close photograph of a person in an orange-saffron shawl bowing with forehead resting against a rough grey stone lingam wrapped in a red and gold-checked cloth, with a smeared orange-yellow tilak-like mark on its face. Behind them are garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, and a gleaming gold ornamental surface. The person's eyes are closed in reverent devotion. A purple-and-yellow flower garland is visible at the bottom. The scene is warm and dimly lit with rich saffron, gold and floral tones.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Close photo of a person in an orange saffron cloth draped over the head, bowing forehead down onto a rough grey stone shivalinga marked with a round orange kumkum or sandal patch. The stone is wrapped at its base in a red cloth with gold and white border. Behind, garlands of yellow, red, orange and purple flowers, and to the right gold-embroidered fabric, suggest an abhishekam or puja in a temple. One person visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a person in an orange saffron garment with the head draped, bowed low with the forehead resting against a grey stone lingam decorated with a round orange kumkum mark. A red and gold cloth wraps the base, and behind are garlands of yellow and purple flowers with a gold-embossed ornament at right. The bowed figure's hair is dark and the face is partly hidden. The scene suggests abhishekam worship at a shrine.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA close photograph of a person in an orange-saffron garment bending forward with eyes closed, forehead pressed against a rough grey stone with a large circular orange-red kumkum mark. Behind is a backdrop of yellow, red and purple flower garlands, and a gold-coloured embellished surface is at right. The stone is draped with a red and gold bordered cloth held at the bottom edge. The gesture reads as reverent worship of a sacred stone with kumkum, possibly a padapuja or abhishekam-related offering. Only one person is visible, partially in frame.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesClose photo of a person in an orange-saffron cloth draped over the head and shoulders, bowing forward with eyes closed and forehead resting against a rough grey stone with a round orange-yellow mark. Behind them are garlands of yellow and red flowers and a gold-coloured ornate decorative piece at right. The figure appears to be a single devotee in a devotional act. One physical person is visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJuly 26 20102010-07-26A figure in an orange saffron robe bows forward, pressing their forehead and palm onto a white cloth bearing a painted portrait of a man with long dark hair and a red tilak. In front stands a tall grey stone linga draped in red and gold cloth, with a bright orange mark on its face. Behind it are garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers, and gilded metal figures and an ornate gold object appear at the right edge. The setting suggests a temple shrine during worship.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a person with long, dark, unkempt hair bending forward and pressing their head and right hand against a dark stone lingam at a temple shrine. The figure wears a saffron-orange garment with a gold border and a gold bangle on the wrist. The lingam is draped with garlands of white and yellow flowers and a red-and-yellow marking. Behind it, an ornate silver-and-gold deity murti is decorated with sequined or jewelled embellishments, and a red and gold silk cloth and bright flower garlands fill the background. The person has long, swept-back hair and orange clothing with ornate adornments, matching the Swamiji (probable) cues of hair, saffron clothing and a gold bangle, though the face is obscured.2007-01-01January 13 20152015-01-13December 16 20092009-12-16A man in orange saffron garments with a sleeveless top and draped shawl leans over a dark stone shivalinga at night, one hand pressed against the lingam while the other arm reaches down. Wet black hair falls across his forehead and white ash marks his arm and forehead. He wears a heavy gold necklace of beads and ornaments. Beside the lingam sits a yellow object and green leaves on a stone platform dusted with white powder. A dark background surrounds the scene. a person is shown with long swept hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments, performing the abhishekam.2009-12-16