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Close 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.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A 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 copiesClose 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +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 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 copiesJuly 26 20102010-07-26A 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 person with long, dark, voluminous hair and an orange saffron garment with a gold border bends forward, pressing their head and face against a dark stone linga draped with yellow and white flower garlands. One hand rests on the garland-wrapped stone, bangled wrist visible. Behind them, a bronze-coloured deity murti and an ornate sequined mask-like silver ornament sit among marigolds and yellow flowers. Stone architectural elements and red and white floral decorations frame the scene.2007-01-01A 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 devotee in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala bowing forward with his head pressed against a carved grey stone ledge. His right hand rests flat on the stone, and his dark hair is tied up at the back. Behind him are a red-and-white painted wall and a red lattice-patterned pillar. The stone block bears low relief carvings. He appears to be performing a reverent gesture of prostration or touching a sacred structure.2010-08-26A man in an orange saffron garment with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder bends forward and rests his forehead on a carved grey stone step or plinth, one hand extended to touch the stone. The dark hair is swept back. The carved stone shows floral relief detail, and a red and white striped structure is visible in the background. The gesture appears to be a reverent touching of the threshold as a devotional act.2010-08-28