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July 31 2015

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Close-up photo of a seated figure's bare feet resting on a red cloth covered with scattered white rice and a few petals and grains. The figure wears a red-orange silk garment with a gold zari border. A devotee's hand, adorned with a gold bangle and holding a white cloth bundle, reaches toward the feet. Ornate gold-carved throne armrests frame the scene. No face is visible, so the person cannot be confirmed as a person.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 29 20172017-07-29 +1 copiesJanuary 23 20162016-01-23March 24 20182018-03-24 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a round silver tray filled with white jasmine flowers. Gold ceremonial ankle or toe ornaments with red gemstone tops are placed on the tray beside the feet. The person wears an orange garment with a wide gold border. Only the feet and lower garment are visible; no face or other people are shown. This appears to be a padapuja, a ritual washing and honouring of the feet.2012-05-09 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on an ornate red and orange patterned rug atop a golden, intricately carved throne. The feet belong to a person wearing orange-red robes with a golden border at the hem. Gold-carved throne armrest and base are visible at the edges of the frame.2013-02-10Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on an ornate gold-coloured tray or platform. The person wears a red-orange cloth wrapped around the legs, typical of a sannyasi. Behind the feet is elaborately carved gold throne or pedestal decoration, with yellow and magenta flower garlands at the right edge. A small gold tray on the left holds red flowers and golden ladoo-like sweets. The feet are the only visible human parts; the person's identity is not shown. Pada puja, a ritual of honouring the feet, may be taking place.2010-10-18 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on an ornate gold-leaf throne with floral and scrollwork carvings and a deep red velvet cushion. The person wears a rust-orange garment edged with a gold border. Gilded lion-like figures stand in the background. No face is visible; the scene conveys a seated figure on a ceremonial peetha.2013-03-08Close photo of a person's bare feet standing on a red cushioned seat decorated with gold-coloured carved edges, scattered with white uncooked rice and a few red and green petals. The person wears a silver anklet and a red garment with a gold-bordered hem. The rice and petals suggest a ritual foot-worship or padapuja offering, though only the feet are visible. Partial sign text is visible in the corner.2015-07-31Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a red cushioned seat placed on an ornate gold-toned pedestal. The person wears red garments with a gold border. Behind the foot is a gold carved panel, and a blurred brass lamp stands in the foreground left. Only a foot and leg are visible, so no full face or head appears.2011-09-12 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20122012-09-07