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A person in an orange saffron robe with a draped shawl leans forward and presses their forehead against a grey stone altar ledge in a temple. A rudraksha mala with brown beads hangs from their neck. Behind the altar, brass vessels, a covered brass dish, a brass lamp, a bowl of yellow fruit and a red-clad deity murti are arranged on the stone. The stone surface has carved relief borders.

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July 07 20102010-07-07A figure in an orange saffron garment with a loose shawl draped over the head and shoulders bends forward at a grey stone ledge, pressing the forehead against the stone edge while one hand rests on the ledge. Dark rudraksha beads hang in a mala from the neck. Behind the ledge sit brass vessels, a covered brass dish, a tray of lemons and sweets, and a brass lamp. Carved stone detail decorates the base of the ledge.2010-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe bowing forward with his forehead resting on a grey stone ledge, one hand pressed to the stone surface. He wears a rudraksha mala with dark brown beads hanging from his wrist area. Behind him on a raised shrine platform sit brass and silver ritual vessels, a brass kalasha-style pot, a silver covered bowl, yellow fruits on a brass tray and a red-clad deity murti or figure. Carved stone pillars and a stone ornamental base frame the scene. Only one physical person is visible.2010-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a person in an orange sleeveless garment bending forward with the head resting on a carved grey stone ledge, one hand pressed against the stone. Long dark hair is tied back and a rudraksha mala with large dark beads hangs from the neck. Behind the ledge sit brass vessels, a brass lamp and a folded green and red cloth on a raised stone platform.2010-07-10A person in an orange saffron robe leans forward with their forehead pressed against a pale stone ledge, one hand resting on the edge of the stone. Rudraksha beads hang from the neck. Behind the ledge sit brass vessels and a tray with fruit. The gesture appears to be a reverent touch of a shrine platform. a person: the figure wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with a sannyasi presentation, but the face is not visible so identity is uncertain.2010-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a person in an orange saffron garment bending forward to touch their forehead to a carved grey stone platform with floral relief carving. The person has long dark hair and wears a long gold bead necklace with a pendant, the saffron cloth draped over one shoulder. Behind, a few people in red and white clothing stand near a red and white wall, and another figure in orange stands at the right edge. The act resembles reverent prostration at a carved stone structure.2010-07-24September 12 20102010-09-12A man in an orange saffron garment and a long rudraksha mala leans forward, pressing his forehead against the carved stone edge of an ornate sandstone structure with lion and floral relief carvings. He has long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, and his right hand rests on the stone. Beside him stands a gold-framed throne back with a red cushion and a red-and-pink patterned drape hangs behind.2010-09-20A photograph inside a temple hall with a grey stone platform bearing carved floral medallions. A person in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, with long hair tied back and a rudraksha mala, is bent forward with hands resting on the stone ledge, pointing toward a brass bowl. Orange cloth covers a brown cushioned seat to the left, with a small mat on the floor. In the background, a figure in pink and gold robes sits near a gold-decorated shrine with garlands and brass lamps. Two people in white stand near a doorway with red grille and a curtain.2010-07-10September 17 20102010-09-17A person in an orange saffron garment with a long rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder bows low, forehead pressed to a grey stone step, one hand extended flat on the stone. The person has long dark hair swept back and a white mark on the forehead. The stone step has carved relief detailing along its edge, and a red wall is visible behind. This appears to be a pada puja, a devotional gesture of touching the feet or step of a sacred place. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala match the appearance cues, and the page names him at this event, but the face is not clearly visible.2010-09-14A photograph of a person in an orange saffron robe bending forward to touch their forehead or lips to a carved stone ledge, a ritual gesture of reverence at a temple or shrine. The person has long dark hair and wears a long gold-beaded mala necklace with a tassel. Behind them, two young men in red and white shirts and white dhotis stand watching near an orange curtain. Carved stone pillars with floral relief and a brass lamp stand appear at left, and a tray of flowers sits at the bottom right. The person is the only figure bending in the foreground.2010-07-24