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A photo of a person in an orange sleeveless garment with a draped orange wrap, bending forward with their forehead pressed against a grey stone ledge carved with relief patterns. A garland of purple and white orchids hangs around the neck, and a long gold ceremonial staff with a ring-banded shaft is held in the other hand. Behind them a blue cloth hangs, and a small terracotta lamp sits on the stone. The person appears to be performing a reverent bow or touching the sacred stone at a temple-like site.

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December 31 20082008-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a man with long, swept-back black hair in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, bent forward with his face pressed to a carved grey stone plinth or base. His right hand rests flat on the stone beside his head as he leans in close, seemingly in devotion. The carved stone shows relief patterns at the top left and a weathered surface. a person (long swept-back hair and saffron-orange robe) is the sole person, performing a reverent gesture at a temple stone.2010-06-30A photograph of a person in an orange sleeveless top and orange sari bending forward to press their forehead against a carved grey stone step or ledge, one hand resting on the stone. A long garland of white flowers with red roses and green leaves hangs from their neck and shoulder, with dark beaded tassels along it. The stone has a decorative moulded edge, and the background shows red-orange wall and a white surface. One physical person is visible; their face is partly hidden against the stone. a person identity is not established from appearance.2010-08-30A photograph of a man in an orange saffron garment bending forward and pressing his forehead to a carved grey stone ledge, with one hand resting on the stone. He wears a long white and red flower garland with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder, and his long dark hair falls loose. The stone has carved mouldings and a red wall stands behind him, with an orange cloth hanging in the background. a person (long dark hair, rudraksha mala, saffron clothing) is shown in a reverent prostration gesture at a temple-like stone structure.2010-08-30December 03 20092009-12-03December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a man in an orange saffron garment with his head bowed low, forehead resting against the edge of a pale grey stone step or plinth. His right hand rests on the stone beside his face. He wears a long white flower garland with red roses and green leaves, and a dark rudraksha-style bead strand is visible along it. His long dark hair falls forward. The stone has carved mouldings and a red-painted wall stands behind him. Swamiji (probable): a figure with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, presented here as a devotee in a bowed posture.2010-08-30A man in an orange saffron robe and a white and red flower garland bows low, pressing his forehead to a grey stone ledge while his right hand rests flat on the stone. A carved stone motif is visible at the lower left, with a small brass lamp and a red object on a ledge behind. A faint white tilak mark is visible on his forehead. He appears to be the only person present, shown in a close outdoor temple-style setting with a gold ornament at his waist.2008-12-30A person in an orange sleeveless top and dark rudraksha mala bends forward and presses their forehead against a grey stone ledge or plinth, one hand resting on the stone. Long dark wavy hair falls forward. A pinkish-red wall and a patterned orange cloth are visible in the background. The posture suggests reverent prostration at a temple or sacred stone structure.2010-09-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe bowing forward with his forehead pressed to a carved grey stone ledge of a temple structure, his right hand resting on the stone. He wears a garland of yellow and pink flowers and multiple dark rudraksha mala beads with wooden beads. Behind him a red wall and a loose orange shawl are visible. The gesture is a reverent prostration or touching of the sanctum stone, a devotional act at the temple.2010-08-19A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe bending forward to press his forehead against a grey stone plinth or temple step. He wears a long garland of rudraksha beads and yellow and magenta marigold flowers around his neck, and his left hand rests on the stone edge. Carved stone detailing is visible on the plinth, with a red-and-white striped surface behind him. The gesture appears to be a respectful obeisance at a sacred structure. a person: long swept-back dark hair, orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala cues are present, though the face is turned away and the appearance is only partially distinctive.2010-08-19