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December 26 2011

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December 26 20112011-12-26Close-up photograph of ornate gold ritual trays heaped with red roses. Two small gold cups with rounded lids stand among the petals, and a gold plate with embossed decoration sits at left. At the top left, a bare hand with reddish fingernails rests at the edge of the tray. No people's faces are visible. The shallow focus blurs the gold border and background lights.2011-12-26December 26 20112011-12-26December 26 20112011-12-26August 04 20142014-08-04Close-up photo of bare feet in an orange robe standing on an ornate gold tray decorated with red roses and two small gold lamps. The feet are placed on a gold padapuja-style plate with embossed floral and lotus-like motifs. Only the feet and lower orange cloth are visible; no other people are shown.2011-12-26November 05 20112011-11-05April 01 20132013-04-01Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet being washed during a padapuja ritual. Feet rest in a golden metal tray or basin filled with red roses, white flower petals and pink lotus buds, with small gold bell-like ornaments scattered among them. A hand holds an orange cloth towel, drying or cleansing the feet. The photo is tightly framed on the feet and flowers, with no faces visible.2010-08-21Close photo of bare feet resting on a gold-coloured ceremonial plate heaped with red roses, pink orchids, white flowers and green leaves. A person's hand in white sleeve holds a green leaf and water-washing a foot, while a folded orange cloth lies beside. The wearer's orange robe covers the leg above, and a gold vessel rests at the top edge. Small gold bells sit among the petals. This appears to be a padapuja foot-washing ritual.2010-08-21Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a silver tray filled with flowers. The foot belongs to a person wearing a rust-orange cloth, visible at the top right. The tray holds red and yellow roses and white blossoms, with a small ornate gold-toned object placed among them. The silver tray sits on a silver-patterned surface with repoussé floral motifs, consistent with a foot-washing or padapuja offering. Blurred background of muted colours.2018-02-13Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet standing in an ornate gold-coloured ceremonial tray, the foot-washing vessel used in padapuja. The person wears orange-saffron loose trousers rolled at the ankles. The tray is decorated with embossed floral and paisley motifs and a beaded rim. A pink flower lies between the feet, and two gold-and-jewel-capped cone ornaments with red tips rest near the toes. The orange cushion beneath the tray matches the clothing. The feet are the only visible human body parts, with no face shown.