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December 24 2009

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A 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.2010-08-30July 21 20102010-07-21November 21 20112011-11-21A photograph of a person with long, dark, unkempt hair bending forward and pressing their head and right hand against a dark stone lingam at a temple shrine. The figure wears a saffron-orange garment with a gold border and a gold bangle on the wrist. The lingam is draped with garlands of white and yellow flowers and a red-and-yellow marking. Behind it, an ornate silver-and-gold deity murti is decorated with sequined or jewelled embellishments, and a red and gold silk cloth and bright flower garlands fill the background. The person has long, swept-back hair and orange clothing with ornate adornments, matching the Swamiji (probable) cues of hair, saffron clothing and a gold bangle, though the face is obscured.2007-01-01July 21 20102010-07-21December 24 20092009-12-24July 26 20102010-07-26A photograph of a single person in an orange-saffron robe, barefoot, bending forward at a stone ledge in a temple courtyard. Two long garlands of pink, yellow and purple flowers hang along the stone ledge, and a pedestal above is decorated with more marigold, orange and white flower garlands and green leaves. Behind the figure is a pillar with carved stonework, orange walls with white and red painted bands, and an open doorway hung with orange curtains. A red-clad deity figure stands at the far left edge. The person's hands are at the flowers, apparently adjusting or offering a garland.2010-10-16A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe bending forward at a stone ledge decorated with long garlands of white, yellow, purple, pink and red flowers. Behind him stands a white statue of a seated figure wearing a red robe and red turban, with a red cloth backdrop and brass lamp stands. He has long dark hair and is bare-footed, with a rudraksha mala visible at his neck, appearing to offer his head in reverence. Orange and red curtains hang on the right, and the floor is plain grey concrete.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA person with long, dark, voluminous hair and an orange saffron garment with a gold border bends forward, pressing their head and face against a dark stone linga draped with yellow and white flower garlands. One hand rests on the garland-wrapped stone, bangled wrist visible. Behind them, a bronze-coloured deity murti and an ornate sequined mask-like silver ornament sit among marigolds and yellow flowers. Stone architectural elements and red and white floral decorations frame the scene.2007-01-01A man with swept black hair bends forward to touch his forehead to a grey granite step or plinth carved with moulding. He wears a thick garland of white and red roses and green leaves around his neck, and an orange sleeveless top. Behind him is an orange lattice screen. He is alone in the frame and appears to be offering reverence at a temple threshold. He is a devotee at the shrine.2010-08-21A photograph of a man in an orange sleeveless garment bowing low with his forehead touching a carved grey stone ledge at a temple. He wears a thick garland of red flowers draped across his shoulders, with white blossoms and green leaves at the lower end. His right hand rests on the stone edge. Behind him are red lattice screens and a white wall panel.