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March 07 2013

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October 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 06 20102010-11-06Close photograph of a pair of bare feet in a saffron-orange garment with a deep red hem, resting on a golden tray surrounded by silver and gold plates and bowls. Pink lotus flowers and white jasmine-like blossoms, with small brass or gold vessels, are arranged around the feet. The lower legs are visible at the top, and a corner of a gilded decorative tray fills the right side. The scene is in a temple or ashram setting. No faces are visible, and the feet are the only person shown.2010-11-07Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet in an orange saffron garment resting on a golden ceremonial platform, placed over silver padapuja plates. The plates hold red flower petals, white flowers, a red fruit, a small silver cup and bowls of offerings. Golden ornate carving decorates the platform. Two blurred people in white and dark clothing sit at the edges, one with hands folded. The scene suggests a padapuja ritual in which feet are washed and honoured.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA close photograph of a pair of bare feet being washed in a padapuja ritual. The feet belong to a person wearing a saffron-orange robe whose sleeve is visible at upper left. The feet rest on a silver tray surrounded by silver bowls holding white flowers, red rose petals, and a red apple. A silver spouted vessel. Blurred dark sleeves and hands of attendants frame the foreground.2010-09-20Close-up photo of a bare foot resting on a golden tray filled with silver-rimmed bowls, white flower petals and pink lotus blooms. A person in orange saffron clothing is seated or standing at the top, only the lower leg and foot visible. The foot appears to be placed in a ritual puja setting, surrounded by silver and crystal vessels and garlands. No face is visible, so the person cannot be identified and a person is unsure.2010-10-26March 07 20132013-03-07Close photo of a padapuja-style foot ritual. A pair of bare feet in orange robes is being washed with water poured from an engraved silver vessel held by a hand wearing silver bangles. Pink flowers, silver plates and bowls of yellow offerings surround the feet. Only the feet, hands and a blurred edge of another person are visible; no face shows.2010-10-30Close photo of a pair of bare feet in orange, ankle-length drapery resting on a gold-patterned platform during a padapuja. Around the feet are silver bowls and trays holding red apples, white flowers in a metal dish, a silver vessel with a pouring spout, and red roses. A person's hand with a silver bangle reaches in from the lower left, and incense sticks rise at the right.2011-01-23Close-up photograph of a ritual padapuja in progress. Bare feet of a seated person in an orange-red garment with gold border rest on a bed of red and pink flowers. Silver bowls, plates and small vessels surround the feet, some holding white and orange flowers and gold ornaments. A hand pours water from a silver vessel over the feet. Only the feet and a partial hand are visible, so no faces appear. Water and flower offerings mark the washing of the feet.2013-03-07November 08 20102010-11-08