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A photograph of a person bent forward at a stone ledge, forehead pressed against the carved stone edge in a reverent bow. The person wears a bright pink garment with a gold border and has long, wavy, dark hair falling forward. A dark rudraksha mala hangs from the wrist, and one hand grips the stone. The stone wall appears weathered, with a warm red-orange structure blurred in the background. a person: the figure has long, swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the candidate, but the face is hidden and the cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.

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A photograph of a person with long dark hair and a white forehead mark bending forward to press their face and outstretched hand against a weathered carved stone ledge of a temple structure. They wear a red saffron-toned garment with orange trim and a necklace of dark rudraksha beads. The carved stone shows floral and foliate relief patterns. The gesture appears to be reverent prostration or touching a sacred stone, set against a red-painted wall.2011-09-16October 10 20102010-10-10September 17 20102010-09-17A person in an orange saffron garment bows deeply with forehead pressed to the edge of a grey stone step, one hand resting on the stone. The person wears a rudraksha mala with red and brown beads and a red cloth at the shoulder, with hair tied in a bun. The blurred background shows gold and red ritual items. Faint grey markings are visible on the stone. Single person in a temple-style setting.2011-02-02A photograph of a person with long dark wavy hair bending forward and resting their forehead against a carved grey stone ledge. They wear a sleeveless bright orange top, an orange-saffron wrap draped over one arm, and a long dark brown rudraksha mala hanging from the neck. The stone has relief carvings of floral and scroll motifs, and an orange and white striped wall is visible behind. Appearance cues for a person are present but the individual is shown from the side and partly bent over, so identity is uncertain.2010-10-10A photograph of a person in an orange saffron garment bowing low, forehead pressed against a grey stone step, one hand resting on the stone. Dark hair is tied up, and a red-and-brown rudraksha mala hangs around the neck. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram threshold with stone steps. Visible: one person.2011-02-02A photograph of a young man in a red sleeveless wrap, bending forward with his forehead pressed to the edge of a grey stone step or platform. His hair is tied in a top knot, and he wears a rudraksha mala of dark beads across his shoulder and around his waist. His right hand grips the stone edge, and a white marking shows on his forehead. Behind him stands a textured stone column and a blurred red and white backdrop.2011-09-04 +1 copiesDecember 03 20162016-12-03A man with long dreadlocks and a full dark beard bows deeply with his forehead resting on a carved stone platform. He wears a rust-brown draped garment over one shoulder, gold bangles on his arm, a beaded and gold necklace, and a stud earring. Yellow and white marigold garlands hang along the carved stone, and a stone lion's head carving and a folded brown cloth sit nearby.2016-12-23A man with hair tied in a bun bends low and presses his forehead to a carved stone step, his right hand resting flat on the stone edge. He wears a white dhoti with a yellow-gold border and a long rudraksha mala of dark beads hanging over his bare shoulder. The moulded stone shows a decorative carved band, and a red wall appears in the background. The gesture suggests reverent touching or prostration at a temple threshold.2011-09-07September 11 20172017-09-11A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes with a maroon-edged cloth bent forward, forehead pressed to a carved pale stone ledge in an act of reverence. He wears a long beaded necklace with red and gold beads and has his dark hair tied in a bun at the back of his head. White ash marks are visible on his forehead. Behind the ledge are brass ritual vessels and a lit incense stick at the top right, with red and white temple surfaces in the background.2011-01-21