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A photograph of a man in an orange saffron garment bowing deeply with his forehead pressed against a tall golden cylindrical object. The garment is saffron and his long dark hair falls loose, a white flower garland draped over his shoulder. Behind him are large garlands of yellow marigolds with purple and magenta flowers, and a gold-toned decorative backdrop with green gemstone ornaments. The setting appears to be a temple or shrine ritual, with the man in prayerful obeisance. a person cues: long swept hair and saffron clothing, with a white garland adding ceremonial distinction.

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December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a man in an orange saffron sleeveless garment bending forward with his forehead and right hand pressed against a tall gold cylindrical pillar. He has long dark hair swept back and wears a white garland. The pillar is wrapped in yellow, purple and white flower garlands, with green and gold ornaments at the top. Golden decorative metalwork and red-and-gold textiles frame the scene. The man is a person candidate, identified only by appearance cues including long swept-back hair, a white garland and saffron clothing, shown in an act of reverence at a sacred object.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment bending forward to touch a tall gold ceremonial vessel, a kalasha or linga abhishekam pot, with his right hand. The vessel is decorated with gold scrollwork, a diamond-studded band, and green gemstone ornaments above it. Yellow and purple flower garlands wrap the vessel, and a green-and-gold bordered silk cloth hangs beside it. Gold bangles and rings adorn his wrist and fingers. The setting is a temple with gilded ornamental panels behind. The man appears to be performing a ritual honouring of the sacred vessel during an abhishekam.2010-02-12December 29 20092009-12-29A photograph of a person in an orange sleeveless top and a beige-and-gold wrap around the head bowing forward with forehead and right palm pressed against a large polished gold kalasha-shaped vessel. The vessel has tiered ornamental bands, a studded diamond-like belt, and a crown finial with green stones. It is surrounded by garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers.2009-12-25A person in an orange sleeveless top bows forward with forehead pressed against a large polished gold kalasha-shaped vessel with ornate banding and jeweled rings. The vessel is heavily garlanded with strings of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, and gold ornaments hang above. The person's hand rests on the vessel's side in devotion.2009-12-23December 27 20092009-12-27December 18 20162016-12-18A photograph of a figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a white garland around the neck, bowing forehead-first with palms pressed together against a tall gold-coloured kalasha-style pillar. The pillar is heavily draped in garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers. Behind, a gilded deity murti in a teal and red silk-draped setting is decorated with ornate gold jewellery, and a silver tray with offerings sits at lower left. a person performing a devotional bow in an outdoor ritual setting.2009-12-29December 25 20092009-12-25August 11 20172017-08-11