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A person with long dark dreadlocks and a rust-red wrap, wearing gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, bows deeply with head lowered over a dark stone platform inside a temple shrine. Garlands of yellow marigolds and white flowers drape the platform and shrine area. Behind them stands a gold-and-brass deity murti with lions, a red-and-white floral decorated throne and a kalasha-like arrangement. Two brass oil lamps with bird finials stand among yellow garlands, and a red silk curtain hangs at right beside banana plants. A second person in white ritual clothing stands at the right edge. The setting suggests darshan or padapuja in a temple.

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A figure with long dark dreadlocks and a maroon-red cloth wrapped on the body bows low with head down over a dark stone ledge decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. Ornate gold-toned lion figures and a gilded throne-like structure with red and multicoloured floral garlands sit on the left. Two brass oil lamps topped with bird finials stand wrapped in yellow garlands. A man in white ritual clothes with a shawl stands behind in the background near a curtain of deep red and gold fabric, with a stone carved pillar beside. A maroon cloth bundle rests on the ledge. The setting appears to be a temple or ceremonial hall.2016-12-23A figure with long dreadlocked black hair and a flower garland bows low at a dark stone platform before a shrine. On the platform stand gilded lion-throne figures, brass oil lamps, and a standing female statue in a red-brown sari garlanded with white flowers. Behind them a large golden deity murti wears a crown and is decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands; red and gold draped cloth hangs at the right, with banana leaves beside it. The yellow marigold garland runs along the stone ledge.2016-12-19A photograph inside a temple shrine at night. A person with long dark braided hair, wearing a maroon-red robe and a pink-and-white floral head garland, bends forward at the waist with hands together, bowing before a raised stone platform. Yellow marigold garlands hang along the platform's edge. Behind it stands a gilded deity murti and a second figure in a maroon robe with a white flower garland, beside brass lamps and small golden lion figures. A red curtain and banana leaves frame the scene.2016-12-19December 14 20162016-12-14A 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.2016-12-23December 14 20162016-12-14December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A 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.2016-12-23A 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 figure with long, matted black dreadlocks reaching down the back, wearing a rust-orange cloth draped over the head and a rust-orange garment, bending forward in deep prostration or obeisance before a stone altar in a temple. Gold bangles adorn the wrist. The altar is decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, and a red-and-white floral garland hangs on a deity figure behind, flanked by two golden lion figures. A carved stone pillar with a lion motif stands behind the devotee. The figure appears to be a sannyasi or devotee performing pranam; identity is not established from appearance alone.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23