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Close photo of bare feet resting on pink lotus flowers during a padapuja ritual. A figure in an orange garment sits above, and the feet are surrounded by silver and gold ritual trays holding yellow citrus fruits, white flower petals, small silver bowls, and a silver spouted vessel. Pink lotus blossoms are scattered on the tray at the centre, and the gold-toned surface beneath gleams with ornamental patterns.

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A photograph of bare feet in orange-saffron robe resting on a padapuja tray, with the feet placed on pink lotus flowers, a yellow-green fruit, and silver bowls holding white flower petals and leaves on a gold-coloured ornate surface. The feet and orange robe belong to a single seated person, whose upper body is not visible. Another person in white clothing sits at the upper left. The silver ritual vessels and offerings are arranged around the feet in a ceremonial foot-worship setting.2010-10-06 +1 copiesClose-up photo of bare feet in an orange-saffron robe resting on a golden tray. Two bare feet are placed over a large silver puja tray with scalloped rim, holding small silver bowls containing white flowers, a sprig of greenery and lime-green citrus fruit. Pink lotus blossoms and white jasmine-like flowers are scattered on the gold surface beside the feet. Ornate gold-embossed metalwork fills the background. No faces are visible. Only the feet and a part of the robe are shown.2010-10-06 +1 copiesClose view of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-coloured ceremonial seat, with the legs wrapped in orange cloth above. Around the feet are silver bowls and a silver tray holding a yellow-green mango, pink lotus flowers and white blossoms, and a silver conch-shaped vessel. This setting suggests a padapuja, where the feet of a revered teacher are honoured with flowers and offerings. No face is visible, so the person cannot be identified from this image.2010-10-06October 06 20102010-10-06Close view of a padapuja offering at the feet of a seated figure wearing an orange and maroon garment. Bare feet rest on a golden tray surrounded by silver bowls and plates holding flowers, fruit, betel leaves and white flower petals. Pink lotus blossoms with green leaves lie to the left, and incense sticks rise at the right edge. Another person's hands with a gold ring are visible at the top left in white clothing. Gold-embossed fabric and a golden cushion frame the scene.2011-01-26A close photograph of bare feet in a padapuja ritual, resting on a silver tray. The person wears orange robes at the top right. Around the feet are pink flower petals and silver vessels with small dishes of yellow liquid, white shreds, and a silver spouted ritual vessel.2010-10-30A photograph of a padapuja ritual: a pair of bare feet in the lower right wearing orange saffron cloth above them, resting on a gold tray. Around the feet are pink lotus flowers, white jasmine-like blossoms, a whole yellow-green lime, and several silver bowls and dishes holding offerings, with a silver spoon and water vessel nearby. Only the feet and the orange-clad lower legs are visible, so no face is shown. No a person identification can be made from the visible cues.2010-10-06Close view of bare feet in an orange cloth standing on a silver ritual tray. Around the feet are silver bowls holding apples, white flowers and small silver vessels, along with pink lotus blossoms and gold chains. Behind them is ornate gold-toned carved metalwork. Only the lower legs and feet of one person are visible, so the figure is not identifiable from this frame. The arrangement resembles a padapuja offering of flowers and fruit to the feet.2010-11-19Close view of a padapuja ritual: a bare foot in an orange-saffron garment rests on a golden tray. Around it are silver bowls holding apples, white cloths, pink lotus flowers and small golden vessels, with a pink lotus petal on the tray. Part of a green-clad devotee's hands are visible at the top, joined in prayer.2010-10-16 +1 copiesPhotograph of a padapuja ritual. A pair of bare feet in foreground rests on a golden tray surrounded by ornate silver bowls and plates holding pink lotus flowers, red apples, and white flower petals. The feet belong to a person in an orange-saffron robe, whose body is cropped out of frame at the top right. Above the feet, a seated person wears white clothing and a beaded necklace. The gold and silver ritual vessels, pink flowers, and red fruit form the offering arrangement.2010-09-16Close-up photograph of a padapuja-style foot ritual. A pair of bare feet in the foreground, one wearing or resting beside orange saffron-coloured cloth, rests on a golden tray. Around them are polished silver and brass bowls holding white flower petals, rice and green leaves, and a pink lotus with white jasmine blossoms sits at the left edge. On the right, a blurred person with a shaved head and a white garment is partly visible. The scene is an offering of flowers and food at the feet of a person being honoured.2010-11-01Close-up photo of bare feet resting on a golden tray during a padapuja ritual. A person in orange-saffron robes sits, and their bare feet are being honoured with offerings. Surrounding the feet are silver bowls and plates holding red apples, white flowers, a pink lotus and a silver conch-shaped vessel. Ornate gold-toned metalwork and glass bowls fill the background. No faces are visible.2010-09-14 +1 copies