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A person in an orange robe lies prostrate face-down on a colourful floor kolam decorated with red, green, yellow and blue floral motifs. Around them stand a crowd of onlookers in orange sannyasi robes with rudraksha malas and garlands, and others in white dhotis and cream or yellow shawls. A man in a white dhoti and wristwatch stands at right, hands joined in reverence. The scene suggests a devotional prostration during a temple visit. The prostrate figure's appearance is not clear enough to attribute to a specific person, so the role is described as a devotee.

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January 08 20102010-01-08A photograph of a devotee prostrating full length on a floor covered with colourful kolam rangoli designs in white, red, yellow, green and blue. The prostrate person wears an orange top and orange cloth and has long dark hair. Around them stands a crowd of people: several in white dhotis and cream or yellow shawls, and several sannyasi-style figures in orange robes with rudraksha or bead necklaces, one holding a flower garland. A man in white clothes stands at the right edge. The setting appears to be an outdoor temple courtyard.2010-01-08A photograph of a devotee in an orange sari-style garment lying prostrate face-down on a stone floor decorated with coloured rangoli-style patterns in green, yellow, blue and red. Near her, a young man in an orange robe kneels with his hands joined in prayer. Around them, a crowd stands with palms pressed together or hands held in reverence; several women wear white saris with orange shawls, one woman wears a red sari, and a man in white with an orange shawl and a red tilak stands at the right edge. The setting appears to be a temple courtyard with a stone floor, consistent with a ritual salutation or padanamaskar.2008-08-02A devotee in an orange saffron garment lies prostrate face-down on a stone-paved floor decorated with coloured kolam rangoli designs in green, blue, yellow and white. Around them stand several people in white dhotis and shirts with orange shawls, and women in white and red saris. A younger monk in orange robes stands behind with palms joined in anjali. The scene appears to be a temple prostration or pranam with devotees watching.2008-08-02Outdoor temple courtyard with a large colourful kolam floor design in white, yellow, green, red and blue. A person in an orange robe lies prostrate face-down on the kolam, arms extended, in an act of full prostration. Standing nearby are shaven-headed priests in orange and saffron garments and white dhotis, one holding a garland of yellow and white flowers with green leaves, and a man in white shirt and dark trousers stands to the side. A cameraman in white kurta crouches on the right filming, a woman in orange sari stands in the background, and a small child in a red and pink dress stands at the right edge. Blue and white signboards and barricades line the courtyard.2011-09-09A figure in an orange saffron robe lies prostrate face-down on a stone courtyard floor decorated with large white, yellow, green and red kolam rangoli designs. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders stand around, one holding a long garland of white and red flowers, and a man in a white shirt crouches with a camera. Other standing men in white and orange garments and a child in a red dress watch nearby, with blue information boards and yellow barriers behind.2011-09-09A prostrate devotee in orange robes with a gold-trimmed cloth lies flat on a leopard-print mat on a stone pavement, arms stretched forward, hair in a bun with gold ornaments. Around them a crowd stands in a covered hall: men in white dhotis and orange shawls, a bald priest in orange with a rudraksha mala pressing palms together, and women in orange and blue saris. Several people hold their hands in anjali. A man in white kurta and an orange shawl on the right holds his hands folded. Several photographers stand at the edge.2012-09-12January 08 20102010-01-08September 09 20112011-09-09A figure in saffron-orange robes with gold-bordered cloth lies prostrate face-down on a grey stone floor decorated with white, yellow, red, green and purple painted kolam-style floral scrollwork. Around them stand several people in white dhotis and kurtas with gold borders, and a bare-footed person in a pale garment at the left edge. A green leaf or garland rests on the prostrate figure's head. The scene suggests a devotional prostration within a temple courtyard. The prostrate person's face is not visible, and the figure's identity cannot be determined from appearance.2006-09-24May 08 20122012-05-08August 17 20122012-08-17