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A young woman in a rust-orange top and floral patterned skirt bends forward, forehead resting on the hand of a large black stone murti. The murti wears an orange cloth and long garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red and purple flowers. Behind her a silver-embossed pillar with a carved bird ornament stands against green foliage. She wears a gold bangle on her wrist, and her hands press to the statue in devotion.

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A young woman in an orange-brown kurta with a red-and-brown floral print bends forward, forehead resting on the hands of a large black stone murti, her palms pressed together in reverence. The murti is draped in an orange cloth and adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple and red roses, with a rudraksha-style bead strand. Her wrist wears gold bangles. Behind her is an ornate silver panel with a carved bird and foliage motifs, and green trees fill the background. Her role is a devotee performing darshan or puja at the deity.2010-09-14 +1 copiesA young woman in an orange-brown kurta with a floral print bends forward and presses her forehead to the bare black stone feet of a large standing statue. Her hands are clasped around the feet. The statue wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its body, with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, red roses and purple blossoms. A silver-plated ornamental pillar with embossed floral and bird designs stands at left, with green foliage behind. This is an act of devotion at a murti, shown as a close photograph of a single devotee.2010-09-14A woman in a white kurta with pale pink and yellow dupatta bows and presses her forehead to the hand of a large black stone statue. The statue wears an orange robe and is draped with long garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses, with a rudraksha mala hanging across its chest. Behind is a silver-embossed pedestal and green foliage.2010-08-14August 03 20102010-08-03August 03 20102010-08-03February 05 20152015-02-05July 03 20102010-07-03A 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.2018-04-14July 08 20102010-07-08A man in a dark grey long-sleeved shirt and dark trousers bows deeply, pressing his forehead to the feet of a black stone statue. The statue, a deity murti with four arms, wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its body and a saffron head wrap, and is garlanded with yellow and red-and-white flower garlands. The murti stands within an ornate silver-coloured arch against a backdrop of green leaves and tree branches. A small logo appears at the upper left. The scene suggests a devotee performing padapuja at an outdoor shrine.2010-07-07A 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 photograph of a devotee in a light blue-and-white checked shirt and grey trousers bending forward with his head bowed, pressing his palms together and touching the feet of a dark stone murti. The murti is a standing deity figure in a saffron-orange dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl draped over the shoulders, wearing a rudraksha mala and a bindi, its raised hands holding ritual objects. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang from its shoulders. A carved silver backdrop and a hanging bell frame the scene beneath dense green tree leaves. No living a person is visible; the figure shown is a murti.2010-08-28 +1 copies