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December 30 2008

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December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A man in an orange saffron robe and a white and red flower garland bows low, pressing his forehead to a grey stone ledge while his right hand rests flat on the stone. A carved stone motif is visible at the lower left, with a small brass lamp and a red object on a ledge behind. A faint white tilak mark is visible on his forehead. He appears to be the only person present, shown in a close outdoor temple-style setting with a gold ornament at his waist.2008-12-30A 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.2010-08-30December 03 20092009-12-03A person in an orange saffron robe and orange head cloth bends forward to touch their forehead to a carved grey stone step or threshold. A long garland of green leaves and white flowers hangs over their shoulders. Behind them are red and white painted walls and an orange cloth. The bowed posture suggests a reverent touch of a sacred stone, such as a temple threshold.December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a person bent forward at a weathered stone structure, lips or face pressed close to a carved stone ledge with ornate bead-like moulding. The figure has long, dark, dishevelled hair and wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulder and bare upper back, with a rudraksha mala of reddish beads hanging down and an orange-beaded bracelet on the wrist. The stone surface appears dusted or smeared with white powder, possibly kumkum or vibhuti, and a red-and-white painted wall sits in the background. The figure's face is partly hidden, so the appearance-based label is uncertain.2011-11-02A photograph of a person with long, dark, wavy hair bent forward and pressing their forehead to the carved stone edge of a temple step or platform. They wear an orange-saffron sleeveless garment and have orange and white beaded bracelets on both wrists; one hand rests flat on the stone. Beside them at left is a folded blue cloth on the step. Behind is a weathered grey stone temple structure with a red-and-white wall. The act appears to be a reverent touching or prostration at the temple.2011-10-20A devotee in an orange shirt bows low, forehead pressed to a grey stone ledge, with one hand extended flat on the stone. A white and red flower garland hangs around his neck. Beside him on the ledge sit a small terracotta-coloured pot and a brass oil lamp, with yellow petals scattered nearby. The carved stone pillar and ledge suggest a temple or shrine setting. The scene shows a prostration or reverent touching of the shrine stone during a temple celebration.2008-12-30A photograph of a man in an orange saffron garment bending forward and pressing his forehead to a carved grey stone ledge, with one hand resting on the stone. He wears a long white and red flower garland with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder, and his long dark hair falls loose. The stone has carved mouldings and a red wall stands behind him, with an orange cloth hanging in the background. a person (long dark hair, rudraksha mala, saffron clothing) is shown in a reverent prostration gesture at a temple-like stone structure.2010-08-30A photograph of a man in an orange saffron garment pressing his forehead against a grey stone ledge, with his right hand resting on the stone. His dark hair is tied back in a bun. A marigold garland sits on a stone step at the upper left, and red walls frame the background. The pose is one of reverent prostration at a temple-like stone structure with carved relief details.2008-08-07