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Close photo of a padapuja-style foot ritual. A person in an orange robe with a long garland of pink and white lotus buds stands at left, their bare foot resting on a silver tray. Two people in white clothes kneel on the right, their hands pressed over the foot and sprinkling red flowers and offerings. The tray holds gold-coloured rudraksha-style beads, red petals and a yellow flower on a red cloth. The orange-robed figure's face is out of frame; a gold vessel is visible in the background.

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A close photograph of a padapuja ritual. A person in orange robes stands with a garland of pink and white lotus-like flowers hanging from the waist down to the feet. A hand in a white sleeve reaches toward a silver tray on a red cloth, holding gold-coloured beads, red flowers and a yellow flower. A gold ornate chair or throne is visible behind. Only the orange-clad figure's legs and feet and the hand are visible, so the presentation of the feet is the focus.2009-12-01Close photo of a pada pooja moment: a figure in orange robes stands with bare feet at the edge of a red cloth, wearing a long garland of pink and white flower petals over the shoulder. A person in white clothing reaches toward a silver tray holding gold-coloured ornamental objects, red flowers and a yellow flower, with golden bead strands spilling across the tray. Gilded ornate chair detail appears in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 01 20092009-12-01Close photo of a padapuja-style foot-washing ritual. A person in an orange robe stands at the top of the frame with a long garland of pink and white lotus-like flowers hanging from the shoulder. Two pairs of hands hold gold kalasha-style cups over a silver plate filled with red rose petals, a few marigolds and small brass items. Another hand in a pink cloth and a rudraksha bracelet is in the lower left, and a white-sleeved wrist with bangles reaches in from the right. A red cloth covers the tray and gold ornate metal is visible behind. The pouring of water over the sacred offerings is the focus.2010-01-02 +2 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ritual. A person in white clothing and a red-beaded wrist band holds a silver plate with flower petals and a silver spoon-like vessel, pouring or offering over bare feet resting on a golden-brown ornate platform. The feet belong to a figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a multi-coloured beaded necklace; their face is not visible. Pink and red rose petals scatter across the silver plate and gilded base. Another person's arm, adorned with a silver bangle, reaches in from the left. A small brass dish of kumkum or vermilion sits at the left edge.2009-09-07Close photograph of a padapuja offering. An elderly man in a white shirt, seen from behind and partly at left, holds pink lotus petals in cupped hands above a large silver tray. On the tray are a small golden figure, pink lotus blossoms and scattered red, yellow and white flower petals. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red cloth at the centre, with bare feet visible resting on the tray. At the right edge, another person's hands hold flower petals in a gesture of offering. A golden object and red cushion complete the scene.Close photo of a ritual pouring at a metal tray lined with red rose petals. Two hands hold small gold cups; one hand near the bottom left wears a rudraksha bracelet and a ring. Above, an orange-robed figure wears a long garland of pink and green lotus-like flowers, and a gold ornamental frame stands behind. A yellow flower and small brass item rest among the petals on the tray. A person in white clothing is partly visible at right, and a pink cloth at left.2010-01-02 +2 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesClose-up photo of devotees' hands reaching toward a silver tray filled with red rose petals and a small gold ornament on a red cloth. A figure in an orange garment and a long garland of pink and white lotus-like flowers is visible at the top. Several hands, including a woman's with a gold ring and red-beaded bracelet in a white sleeve, press toward the offering in a pada puja style gesture, with a gold-edged throne or platform beneath.2009-12-01January 02 20102010-01-02May 13 20122012-05-13 +1 copiesClose photo of several hands reaching toward a silver tray on a red cloth, filled with red rose petals and a small gold object. A person in an orange garment with a pink and green flower garland stands behind the tray, their arm extended. A woman in a pink shawl and white top, with a beaded bracelet and ring, touches the petals at left, and another hand with a gold bangle reaches in at lower right. Only the hands and parts of arms are visible; no clear face is shown. Rose petals are scattered on the cloth.2010-01-02 +1 copies