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Close photograph of a person's hands and dark hair pressed flat against a wet, grey stone surface, apparently in prostration. The forearms wear multiple strands of brown rudraksha beads with gold spacers, and one finger bears a thin gold ring. Scattered yellow and white residue, a small dry grass fibre, and damp stone surround the hands.

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A person in an orange saffron garment lies prostrate face-down on a stone floor in a full-length pranam, with dark long hair spread out and the forehead touching the ground. Both hands are placed flat on the stone near the head. The wrists wear multiple strands of rudraksha beads, and a large ceremonial gold necklace with ornate gold beads hangs over the shoulder. The body is bare-chested and the arms are bare. A striped leopard-print cloth with black fringe lies beneath the body. The stone is marked with colored powder, including red and white traces, and loose straw or grass lies nearby.2012-08-17April 28 20182018-04-28May 04 20132013-05-04May 19 20132013-05-19August 17 20122012-08-17A photograph of a person in an orange garment bowing forward with the forehead resting on a grey granite step or ledge, one hand pressed flat against the stone. The person wears a long rudraksha mala of dark brown beads across the shoulder, and has white markings on the forehead and temple area. The background is blurred with indistinct light colours.2011-02-25 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25A close side-view photograph of one person bowing forward with forehead pressed to the edge of a grey stone ledge, one hand gripping the stone. The person has short black hair, a small white vibhuti or kumkum mark on the forehead, gold hoop earring, and wears a long orange-brown rudraksha-style mala of beads with gold-toned ornamental spacers draped over the shoulder. Ash-grey stone steps lie to the left and the background is blurred.2013-05-16Close-up photo of a seated person's hands clasped in lap, wearing saffron-orange robes and multiple strands of rudraksha beads with gold accents. The wrist bears a heavy gold bracelet with an ornate figural design and rudraksha beads, and a thin gold ring is on one finger. A red garment appears at the right edge. Only the hands, wrist and robe are visible; no face is shown.2012-10-17May 25 20132013-05-25Close-up of a seated person in saffron-orange robes with hands folded in the lap. Their wrists wear a braided purple and orange thread bracelet, and the neck area shows a dense rudraksha mala with large gold-and-black beaded ornaments. A folded orange shawl rests at the right edge. The visible portion is only hands, arms and torso, so no identity cue beyond clothing and malas is shown.2015-12-23A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment and a long rudraksha mala leaning forward to press his forehead against a grey stone ledge, with his right hand resting flat on the stone. The stone has carved mouldings and a red wall with a lattice grille behind. A white vibhuti mark is visible on his forehead. He appears to be performing a reverent gesture of touching or bowing to a sacred stone.2010-10-06 +1 copies