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October 10 20132013-10-10A man in a white short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers kneels and bows his head with palms pressed together before a large deity murti draped in white cloth. The murti wears a rudraksha mala, a long garland of red roses and yellow flowers, a jewelled silver crown or head ornament, and a green-and-red striped sash. Orange and green silk drapes frame the shrine, and a gold-carved wooden panel stands at left. The setting suggests darshan or worship at a temple shrine.2013-10-10A man in a white shirt and white trousers leans forward and presses his forehead to the hands of a large dark stone or metal sculpture, which is draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves, strung with rudraksha beads. A second figure in orange-saffron robes stands at the right edge beside the garland.2010-07-08July 31 20152015-07-31A man in a plain white shirt bends forward and presses his forehead and folded hands against a dark stone or metal statue. The statue is draped in yellow and red flower garlands with rudraksha beads and wears saffron-orange robes. A second man in a green checked shirt stands partly visible at the lower left, and a tree canopy forms the background. The photo is a devotional darshan scene at an outdoor shrine.2010-07-08A man in a white dhoti with a gold border bends forward, pressing his forehead to a large golden throne-like seat draped with bright red, yellow and purple marigold garlands and a strand of green beads. Behind him a robed figure in saffron-orange clothing stands at left holding a tray. Ornate gold lamps and a gold-decorated throne with red cloth stand in the background, beside a white-draped table with scattered flowers. A rudraksha-style bead garland hangs over the seat. The scene suggests a devotional darshan or puja at a temple.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a bare-shouldered figure with long swept-back hair, a red-and-gold beaded mala garland and gold bangles, smiling as he rests his right hand on the shoulder of a man in a white shirt who bows with hands folded. Another man in white stands to the left, and a blurred orange-clad figure occupies the right foreground. Golden deity murti and a red wall appear behind. The bowing devotee and the garlanded figure suggest darshan. a person: the garlanded figure with long hair, red mala and gold ornaments is a candidate for a person, with appearance cues that remain uncertain.2013-05-28July 21 20102010-07-21A devotee in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold border bends forward with forehead pressed against a large golden deity murti decorated with yellow, purple and red flower garlands and a beaded bead-garland. In the left foreground a man in saffron robes holds a silver tray of offerings, and a brass oil lamp stands nearby. Gold ornamental carvings and a maroon draped backdrop frame the scene at an outdoor temple pavilion.2010-01-02 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20132013-09-28A devotee in white kurta and white trousers kneels and bows forward, placing his hands and forehead on a gold-edged red-cushioned platform decorated with garlands of yellow lemon-like fruit, white jasmine strands and red flowers. He wears a necklace of brown rudraksha beads. Behind him, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the platform with feet visible, and another person in grey clothing stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a respectful padapuja-style offering at a seated figure's feet.2006-07-11A person in a rust-orange saffron garment with a gold border bends low, forehead pressed to a grey stone platform in a temple, in an act of prostration. Their long dark hair is braided and a white flower garland drapes over their shoulders, with a rudraksha bracelet on one wrist. Behind them, a carved stone pillar shows a lion figure and deity relief. Before them, a stone altar is decorated with white roses, orange roses and purple orchids, and a garland of purple, orange, yellow and pink flowers hangs along the front. To the left stands an ornate deity murti decorated with jewels and a flower garland.2018-04-14