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August 16 2010

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Close-up photograph of a seated person's bare feet resting on a dark brown and cream patterned mat in front of an ornate gold-toned throne. The person wears orange-saffron robes, and a long garland of yellow roses with one white rose hangs across the lap and shins. Only the feet, legs, robe and garland are visible; no face is shown. The gold relief carvings of the throne frame the lower part of the image. The scene suggests a devotional honouring ritual.2010-08-16August 15 20102010-08-15Close-up photograph of bare feet resting on a brown ceremonial mat with white borders, scattered with red rose petals. A garland of white and red flowers lies across one foot. Orange cloth drapes over the leg above, and an ornate gold-toned carved throne or base is behind. The feet appear to belong to a seated figure in orange robes; no face is visible, so no identity is established.2010-08-21Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a brown patterned mat with scattered red flower petals. The feet belong to a figure wearing orange saffron robes, and a garland of white chrysanthemums and red roses is draped over one ankle. Behind the feet is an ornate gold-toned carved throne or seat. The lower legs are visible through the orange cloth, and the scene suggests a padapuja or devotional foot-worship moment during a darshan setting.2010-08-21Close-up photograph of a seated figure's bare feet resting on a brown and cream patterned mat, scattered with pink and red rose petals. The person wears orange-saffron robes and holds a bundle of red roses and white chrysanthemums against the lap. Behind the feet is an ornate gold-toned carved panel with floral and scroll motifs. Only the feet, legs and hands are visible, so the face and identity cannot be determined and no a person candidate is confirmed from appearance.2010-08-21Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a brown and cream patterned mat placed on a deep maroon cushion. The feet are adorned with a garland of red roses and white roses with green leaves wrapped around the ankles. Orange-red cloth drapes over the leg at the right, and ornate gold carved edging of a seat is visible behind. The feet appear to belong to a seated person being honoured with a padapuja; no face is visible.2010-09-02October 24 20102010-10-24Close-up photo of bare feet resting on a red velvet cushion decorated with red and orange marigold-like flowers and a white flower, set on an ornate gold-toned pedestal. The person's legs wear flowing orange-saffron draped cloth with a gold-toned border. Gold repoussé relief panels form the background. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual worship of feet with flowers, with the feet of a seated figure visible; no face is shown. The saffron cloth is ceremonial dress.2011-08-17Close-up photograph of a seated person's bare feet resting on an ornate silver footstool or paduka stand, with a long garland of yellow marigold flowers draped across the legs. The person wears a rust-orange dhoti or robe with a gold-bordered hem, and a red flower garland is visible near the ankle. The silver stand has embossed floral and scrollwork patterns, and the background shows a silver ornamental chair and blurred blue draping. Only the feet and lower legs are visible, so no face or full figure can be seen. a person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2018-02-13Close photo of bare feet resting on a red cushion scattered with pink rose petals, set on an ornate gold-leaf throne step. A person in an orange robe is seated above, with flower garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves draped over the ankle and lower leg. A ringed hand is visible at the upper right edge. The person's face is not visible, so no identity is asserted.2010-10-24December 26 20112011-12-26Close-up of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-patterned silk cushion placed on a brass plate, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and white flowers. The feet belong to a person wearing a saffron-orange robe that drapes over the right side of the frame. Two small gold kalasha-style vessels with red flower accents sit between the toes and the cushion, and red tasselled fabric hangs around the edges. The orange cloth beneath the scene suggests an outdoor ritual setting. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual washing or worship of feet, with the person receiving the offering. Only the feet and robe are visible, so the person's face is not shown.2010-07-24