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Close view of a padapuja in progress. A bare foot rests on a golden tray surrounded by silver bowls, each holding a red apple, and scattered red rose petals; a small gold oil lamp or kalasha-style vessel sits among the petals. An orange-clad leg and a blurred person in the right foreground frame the scene. a person candidate not visibly identifiable from the feet and clothing alone.

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October 18 20102010-10-18Close photo of a pada puja: bare feet in orange-saffron cloth rest on a gold-coloured plate of flowers, sliced red apples in silver bowls, red roses, white jasmine garlands and small gold beads. Silver bowls and a gold-toned throne backdrop surround the feet, with a blue-clad arm at the lower left. The feet belong to a person being honoured; no face is visible.2011-01-23Close photo of bare feet resting on a gold tray during a padapuja. The feet belong to a figure wearing orange cloth, visible at the top right. Around the feet are silver bowls and plates holding red apples, white flowers, red roses and gold chains, plus a conch shell with a silver rim. Gold and silver ritual vessels fill the frame, and a green leaf is visible in one bowl.2010-12-27Close photograph of a bare foot in a saffron orange garment resting on a large ornate silver-and-gold ritual tray. Around it are silver bowls holding red apples, silver cups, a conch-shaped vessel, and fresh white jasmine-like flowers with pink petals and gold jewellery. The foot appears to be receiving padapuja, the ritual honouring of feet with offerings, and the orange cloth and tray are the main focal points. Blurred figures are visible at the edges.2010-11-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ritual on a gold-ornate platform. Bare feet in orange-saffron trousers rest on a silver tray; the feet are being washed or honoured. Silver bowls hold red apples, white flowers, red roses and gold-threaded garlands. Another hand in white sleeves pours or offers from the right, and a person in a blue shirt sits at the lower left in the foreground. Gilded carved panels fill the background.2011-01-23Close view of a puja or abhishekam setup: silver and gilt trays and bowls hold red and pink roses, apples, a yellow mango, coconut halves, and small silver cups. A bare foot in the foreground rests on a gold tray beside the offerings, and an orange-robed leg is visible at the right edge. Two wrists with bangles appear at the top, and a golden kalasha-like object sits among the flowers. No face is visible.2010-11-30Close-up photograph of bare feet in a pada puja offering. A person wearing orange-saffron drapery stands with bare feet placed on a gold-coloured ceremonial tray. Around the feet are silver bowls and plates holding white milk-like offerings, red apples, pink and red roses, a silver vessel with a spout, and lit incense sticks rising at right. A gold-patterned throne or dais surface lies behind. A faint upper-left blur shows a person in white clothing.2011-01-23 +1 copiesOctober 20 20102010-10-20October 20 20102010-10-20Close-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 copiesClose-up photo of a pair of bare feet on a ceremonial padapuja setting. The feet belong to a person wearing orange-saffron robes that fall over the ankles. The feet rest on a gold-toned plate surrounded by silver bowls and dishes holding red roses, white flowers, a red apple, and a silver cup with a white cloth. Garlands of white jasmine lie to the right on a golden tray. The scene suggests a foot-washing ritual of reverence, with only the feet and robe hem visible, so no face is shown.2010-12-27Close-up photograph of bare feet of a person in orange clothing with gold-bordered hem, standing on an ornate gold tray during a padapuja ritual. Around the feet are silver bowls with white flowers, pink lotus blossoms, a red apple, a silver kalasha-style vessel and a scattering of red and pink petals. The gold tray and silver offering vessels reflect warm light. Only feet and lower garment are visible; no face or full figure appears in frame.2010-11-12 +1 copies