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A man in orange saffron robes leans forward with his head bowed and resting against a carved grey stone ledge, one hand pressed on the stone. He wears a dark rudraksha mala with many beads, a second white beaded necklace, and a red-and-yellow garland at his neck. An orange patterned shawl hangs behind him, and a red and white wall is visible in the background. The gesture resembles a devotee's reverent prostration at a temple threshold. Carved stone figures are visible at the left edge. a person is identified by the hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, though the face is not clearly visible.
Photo 448 of 794 from 14 September 2010

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