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A photograph of a man in an orange-saffron robe bowing forward with his forehead touching the edge of a grey stone plinth at a temple. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala draped over his chest, and his hair is tied back. Behind him hangs a multicoloured flower garland of pink, white, yellow and red blooms on a carved granite pillar with a relief panel. A red-and-white painted wall and a wooden door with orange curtains stand in the background, with a red-and-white striped column at right. The setting suggests devotional reverence at a shrine, with the man's forehead pressed to the stone in a gesture of obeisance to the shrine. a person: the bowing devotee wears saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, though his face is not visible enough to confirm.

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February 01 20112011-02-01A photograph of one person in orange saffron robes bending forward at a carved grey stone ledge, pressing their forehead to the stone in a reverence gesture. Their right hand rests on the ledge and a dark rudraksha mala hangs from their neck. A garland of pink, white, green and yellow flowers hangs from the carved stone pillar behind. The orange-and-red walled courtyard and a wooden-slatted door sit behind them. The person's head, hair and face are turned away from the camera, and their chest is bare beneath the draped orange cloth.2011-02-01A person in orange saffron robes stands bent forward at a grey granite altar with carved floral panels, bowing with hands pressed toward the stone. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, a brass tray and small brass pots sit on the altar top, a red cloth lies at its left end. The figure stands barefoot on a leopard-print mat on a concrete floor. Behind is a red-and-white striped wall, an orange curtain and a carved stone pillar.2010-11-15A person in orange saffron robes bows deeply with head lowered and hands pressed to a grey stone altar ledge, standing barefoot on a leopard-print mat. On the altar sit brass vessels, a small brass lamp, a golden tray and a kalasha-style brass pot. Behind, a seated figure in orange with a rudraksha-style necklace is shown on a white draped throne. A red and white striped wall, a carved stone pillar and a red-curtained doorway frame the scene. Visible text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2010-11-15November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a person in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching shawl, bowing forward with the head lowered over a grey stone altar ledge. The person wears a rudraksha mala draped down the front and stands barefoot on a patterned mat over wet concrete. On the altar are brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel and small brass cups. Behind is a carved stone pillar with a sculpted face, and a potted banana plant beside red-and-white striped walls. An orange-robed figure stands in the background near a curtain, and a red-and-orange statue or portrait is visible at the left edge.2010-11-30A man in orange saffron robes bends forward at a grey stone platform carved with floral and scroll relief, pressing his forehead against its edge while one hand rests on the stone. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder and has dark hair tied back. Behind him stands an orange and red patterned cloth hanging and a red wall, with a gold-coloured ornamental pillar at the right edge.2010-08-28A photograph of a man in an orange saffron dhoti and orange shawl bending forward at a grey stone altar ledge, pressing his head against the carved stone while his hands rest near his hips. A rudraksha mala hangs from his neck. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel and small bowls sit on the altar at left, and a large orange-robed statue stands behind him at the upper left. Stone pillars with carved reliefs frame the courtyard, a red and white painted wall and wooden doors behind him, and a banana plant grows at the right. The floor is wet, with a patterned mat under his feet. A partially visible statue of an orange-robed figure at upper left is a depiction, not a physical person.2010-11-30A photograph of a person in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala bowing low with hands outstretched over a carved grey stone ledge in an orange-walled courtyard. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a plate of yellow flowers and small brass ritual items sit on the left. A carved stone pillar with figures stands behind, and a red velvet seat, wooden boxes and a golden panel are on the right. The subject's face is not visible, so no identity is asserted. One person is present.2010-10-30A photograph of a long-haired person in an orange saffron garment bending forward and resting their head on the edge of a grey stone platform, with hands pressed to the stone. Brass ritual vessels, a brass oil lamp, a bell and a plate of offerings sit on the platform. Beside it stands a gilded golden chair with red cushioning and wooden storage cabinets with red interiors. Orange and red painted walls with white stripes form the backdrop.2010-11-03A photograph of a person in saffron-orange robes bending forward and touching their forehead to a carved stone platform in a temple courtyard. The robe drapes over the head and shoulders, and a gold headband is visible in the hair. Beside the platform, a deity murti is decorated with orange and purple marigold garlands and a gold necklace, and brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and a silver plate with offerings sit on the stone surface. In the background, a drummer in white and a musician in a green shirt stand near a red curtain and a wall with a dark inscribed panel.2010-12-27