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A photograph of a person with long dark matted locks and a dark beard bowing forward with forehead resting on a dark stone pedestal draped with marigold garlands. The figure wears a rust-brown saffron-toned cloth over the shoulder, a bare upper body, gold bangles, a gold armlet and a white-and-yellow flower garland. Behind the pedestal stand a carved stone pillar with a lion motif, a brown folded cloth on the ledge, a brass lion-headed object and a red curtain. The setting appears to be a temple-style shrine with floral offerings during a devotional act of reverence.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A long-haired man with dreadlocks and a rust-coloured shawl bows his head forward onto a dark stone platform draped with marigold and white flower garlands. He wears a rust-orange garment, gold bangles, a gold necklace and a gold earring. Behind the platform sit a rust-coloured folded cloth, a carved stone lion head and pillar, and a brass lion figure at left. A white-clad attendant stands partly visible at the right edge.2016-12-23A photograph of a person with long dreadlocked hair bowing forward with forehead resting on a dark stone altar or pedestal. The figure wears a rust-orange cloth draped over the shoulder and wrapped around the body, gold bangles on the wrists and arms, and a gold pendant with a white and gold floral garland around the neck. A sacred white ash mark is visible on the forehead. Marigold and white flower garlands hang over the stone platform, and a folded orange-brown cloth rests on it. Behind is a carved stone lion-faced figure and a red curtain with greenery. The scene suggests reverent obeisance at a shrine or altar, with the figure in a respectful devotional posture, consistent with darshan or puja.2016-12-23A photograph of a person with long dreadlocked hair and a dark beard, bowing forward with the forehead resting on a dark stone ledge decorated with yellow marigold and white flower garlands. The person wears a rust-red wrap over the shoulders, a rust-red dhoti, gold bangles, a gold earring and a long garland of white and gold beads. Behind the ledge are carved stone lion-head ornaments and draped red curtains. Only one physical person is visible. The person is shown in an act of reverence and no ceremonial identity is confirmed by visible cues beyond general devotional attire.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a person with long dreadlocked hair bowing deeply with their forehead resting on a carved stone ledge, in a temple setting. The person wears a rust-orange wrap over the shoulder, gold bangles on the arm, and a gold earring. The stone ledge is draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and white flowers, and a folded rust-coloured cloth lies on top. Behind is a carved stone pillar with a lion motif and a red curtain. Candidate appearance: long swept dreadlocks, rust-orange wrap, rudraksha-style ornaments, gold jewellery; identity probable but uncertain from appearance alone, presented as a devotee performing obeisance.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a man in a rust-brown robe bowing forward with his forehead resting on the edge of a dark stone platform. He has long, dark, dreadlocked hair falling down his back, a dark beard, and a white-and-gold bead garland with a gold pendant around his neck. Gold bangles adorn his wrists and a gold earring is visible. Yellow marigold garlands and white flower strands drape the stone ledge, with a brown folded cloth resting on it and a carved stone lion head beside. A maroon curtain hangs in the background. The scene suggests reverent prostration or padapuja at a temple shrine.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a long-haired man with dreadlocks bowing forward with his face pressed low against a dark stone platform. He wears a rust-red wrap over a red-brown garment, with a multi-strand red, white and gold beaded garland across his chest, gold bangles on his wrist and a gold earring. He is surrounded by marigold and white flower garlands draped along a carved stone structure with a lion motif, and a folded rust-red cloth rests on the stone. a person: long dreadlocked hair, rust-red and saffron clothing, and ornate beaded garland and gold jewellery, shown in a posture of reverence at a ceremonial stone altar.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copies