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A close photograph of a pair of bare feet standing on a gold ornate platter filled with white jasmine-like flowers and pink roses, during a pada puja. The feet are wearing dark stockings or socks, with red bindi-like dots on the toes. Above, the ankles and the lower hem of a saffron-orange robe are visible, and behind is a richly embossed gold throne or seat with floral repoussé patterns. Two gold floral medallion plates lie on either side of the platter. The scene is focused entirely on the feet and offerings, with no faces visible.

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