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A photograph of a single person in an orange-red robe with long dark dreadlocks bowing forward at a carved stone altar or yoni-shaped stone structure, hands pressed to its carved surface. A garland of white and red flowers with green leaves hangs from the neck area. Behind is a dark carved stone pillar with a lion-like relief, a brass lamp stand and a small brass deity figure on the altar. Pink flower petals are scattered on the altar ledge.

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January 01 20172017-01-01A person with long dreadlocked black hair, wearing a rust-orange draped garment and a long white and red flower garland with a rudraksha mala, bends forward and presses their head and hands against a dark stone altar or lingam pedestal in a temple. Brass lamps and flowers are visible in the background, and a carved stone lion-faced figure stands behind. The person appears to be performing devotional worship at a shrine. Identity is unsure from appearance alone.2017-01-01A photograph of a person with long dark dreadlocked hair, wearing an orange-brown sleeveless garment, bowing forward with their head pressed against a carved stone altar or pedestal. A garland of white flowers, green leaves and red blooms hangs over the shoulder. On the altar behind are brass lamp stands, a brass lion figure, and scattered white petals, with a carved stone pillar and maroon curtains in the background. The person has a distinctive long dreadlocked hairstyle and orange clothing, but the face is hidden, so identity is uncertain.2017-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01A photograph of a man with long dark dreadlock-style hair falling past his shoulders, bending forward with his forehead resting on a dark stone ledge decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands. He wears a rust-orange draped garment, gold armbands and bangles, a gold ear stud, and a beaded garland with gold ornaments across his shoulder. A rust-coloured folded cloth sits on the ledge behind him, beside a carved stone lion-head motif. Appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable) given the long hair, orange clothing and ornate gold adornments, shown in an act of devotional obeisance.2016-12-23A photograph of a man in a rust-red shawl and dhoti bowing forward with his forehead resting on a dark stone platform. Long dark dreadlocks fall down his back, and he wears gold armbands, bangles and a gold-and-white garland. Yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands drape over the stone, and a rust-coloured folded cloth lies on the platform. Behind are carved stone pillars with a lion-head motif and draped red fabric. A bowing devotee at a sacred stone platform, with garlands, is depicted. The bowing man's identity is not established from appearance.2016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03December 23 20162016-12-23January 01 20172017-01-01December 23 20162016-12-23A 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.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23