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A person in orange and gold clothing bends forward, pressing their forehead to a pale stone surface in a gesture of reverence. They wear a long rudraksha mala of dark beads hanging from the neck and have dark hair gathered in a bun. The background is blurred in warm orange and red tones.

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September 06 20112011-09-06A close photograph of a person bowing forward with their forehead pressed onto a grey stone ledge or railing. The person has long dark hair tied with a red cloth band and wears an orange sleeveless top with yellow trim and multiple rudraksha beads on the neck. Behind them is a reddish-orange wall and a blurred stone pillar in the foreground. The gesture suggests prostration or reverence at a temple or shrine.2011-09-25A photograph of a person in an orange garment bowing forward with the forehead resting on a grey granite step or ledge, one hand pressed flat against the stone. The person wears a long rudraksha mala of dark brown beads across the shoulder, and has white markings on the forehead and temple area. The background is blurred with indistinct light colours.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA man in an orange saffron garment with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder bends forward and rests his forehead on a carved grey stone step or plinth, one hand extended to touch the stone. The dark hair is swept back. The carved stone shows floral relief detail, and a red and white striped structure is visible in the background. The gesture appears to be a reverent touching of the threshold as a devotional act.2010-08-28A photograph of a devotee in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala bowing forward with his head pressed against a carved grey stone ledge. His right hand rests flat on the stone, and his dark hair is tied up at the back. Behind him are a red-and-white painted wall and a red lattice-patterned pillar. The stone block bears low relief carvings. He appears to be performing a reverent gesture of prostration or touching a sacred structure.2010-08-26A figure in an orange saffron robe with a maroon-red cloth over one shoulder bends forward with forehead pressed against a grey stone ledge in a temple setting, one hand resting on the stone. A white marking is visible on the forehead, and a beaded gold-toned necklace hangs at the chest. The hair is tied up in a bun at the crown. Behind is a red and white striped structure and a gold object on a ledge. The person appears to be a devotee performing a prostration or reverent bow at a temple step, with a person cue of saffron clothing and beaded adornments, though facial and hair details are not fully distinctive enough to confirm.2011-01-21July 19 20102010-07-19A person in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a red-bordered edge bends forward, pressing their forehead against a grey stone ledge or altar edge in a temple setting. A red and orange mala is worn around the neck, and the hair is tied up in a bun. Blurred brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and a bell-shaped object stand on the shrine behind, with a red cloth hanging at the right edge. The gesture suggests a reverent prostration or touching of a sacred stone, and no clear visible name or caption appears on the person. The appearance is consistent with a devotee or sannyasi, but the face and identity are not established from the image.2011-02-02A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe and orange head covering bowing low, his forehead pressed against a carved grey stone ledge or step, with one hand resting on the stone. A long rudraksha mala with dark beads hangs from his neck and across his body. His dark hair is tied up at the back of his head, and a dark mark is visible on his forehead. Behind him stands a red wall and a pinkish draped fabric. The stone has carved floral relief. This appears to be a respectful prostration or padapuja-style gesture of reverence at a temple-like stone threshold. Whether this is a person is not established from appearance alone.2010-08-26November 08 20112011-11-08A woman in an orange-brown sleeveless garment with a gold-and-bead necklace, gold hoop earring, beaded bracelet and hair in a bun leans forward and rests her forehead on an ornately carved grey stone ledge, one hand extended toward the stone. She appears to be performing a devotional bow at a temple structure with carved stone detailing and a saffron-coloured wall behind her.2013-01-18February 20 20112011-02-20