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A 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.

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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 copiesClose photo of a person in an orange saffron head covering bowing with forehead pressed against a rough grey stone lingam anointed with a round yellow-orange tilak mark. The lingam is wrapped with a red and gold border cloth. Behind it are garlands of yellow and red flowers and a golden draped ornament. The person's eyes are closed in devotion. Only one physical person is visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA 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.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 copiesDecember 16 20092009-12-16A close photograph of a person in an orange saffron garment bowing forward with their head pressed low against a grey stone step or base. A garland of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers hangs around their neck. Beside them on the left is an ornate gold-coloured metal element with round studs and scrolled relief. The person's hair is dark and swept back, and their upper arm is bare. The gesture suggests prostration or reverence at a sacred seat or shrine.2010-08-14A photograph of a person in orange saffron robes bowing forward with forehead pressed to a grey stone step or plinth in a temple shrine. A long gold bead necklace hangs on the chest. Yellow marigold garlands drape the stone steps, with small clay oil lamps lit on the ledge and a flame glowing at the upper right. The figure is a devotee or sannyasi in prostration, so the person's identity is not established from appearance.2010-01-01January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies