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December 03 2009

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A photograph of a man in an orange saffron garment pressing his forehead against a grey stone ledge, with his right hand resting on the stone. His dark hair is tied back in a bun. A marigold garland sits on a stone step at the upper left, and red walls frame the background. The pose is one of reverent prostration at a temple-like stone structure with carved relief details.2008-08-07A photograph of a person in an orange saffron garment bending forward and pressing their forehead against a carved grey stone ledge outdoors. The person has dark hair tied in a bun at the back of the head and is leaning in a gesture of reverence. The stone ledge has a carved floral or foliate motif, and a red and white painted wall and a brass object are visible in the blurred background. The figure is alone in the frame, and the gesture resembles a devotee's prostration or touching the feet of a deity or shrine.2010-10-13A photograph of a person in an orange sleeveless garment bending forward to touch the carved stone edge of a temple platform with the right hand and forehead. A long rudraksha mala hangs around the neck with dark beads. Black hair is swept back. Grey stone carving with floral and scrollwork motifs is visible on the left, and a stone pillar with a red edge appears at top. The person appears to be performing reverence or a pranam at the temple.2010-09-17September 17 20102010-09-17A person with long, dark, flowing hair and a saffron-orange robe bows forward with forehead touching a grey stone plinth carved with relief figures. A golden oil lamp with a tall stem stands on the left behind a dark red cushion, with a red railing and white scalloped wall in the background. The posture reads as obeisance at a shrine; no clear identity cue is visible beyond the flowing hair and orange garment.2010-07-07A photograph of a person with long, dark, wavy hair bowing low with forehead pressed to the carved stone edge of a grey stone platform or plinth, one hand flat against the stone. The person wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment draped around the body. The carved stone features a circular floral or rosette motif, and a red lattice screen is visible in the background. The gesture appears to be a reverent touch or worship of the stone, possibly a temple or sacred structure. a person cues are long swept hair and saffron clothing, but the face is turned away and identity is uncertain.2009-12-03December 03 20092009-12-03A person in an orange saffron garment bows deeply with forehead pressed to the edge of a grey stone step, one hand resting on the stone. The person wears a rudraksha mala with red and brown beads and a red cloth at the shoulder, with hair tied in a bun. The blurred background shows gold and red ritual items. Faint grey markings are visible on the stone. Single person in a temple-style setting.2011-02-02October 10 20102010-10-10A photograph of a person with long, dark, wavy hair bent forward and pressing their forehead to the carved stone edge of a temple step or platform. They wear an orange-saffron sleeveless garment and have orange and white beaded bracelets on both wrists; one hand rests flat on the stone. Beside them at left is a folded blue cloth on the step. Behind is a weathered grey stone temple structure with a red-and-white wall. The act appears to be a reverent touching or prostration at the temple.2011-10-20A photograph of a person with long dark wavy hair bending forward and resting their forehead against a carved grey stone ledge. They wear a sleeveless bright orange top, an orange-saffron wrap draped over one arm, and a long dark brown rudraksha mala hanging from the neck. The stone has relief carvings of floral and scroll motifs, and an orange and white striped wall is visible behind. Appearance cues for a person are present but the individual is shown from the side and partly bent over, so identity is uncertain.2010-10-10August 10 20102010-08-10 +1 copies