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Close-up photograph of a person's bare feet standing on an ornate gold-coloured ceremonial platform with embossed floral and scroll patterns. The person wears an orange-saffron dhoti or wrap. Beside the feet sits a gold plate holding red flowers and gold-coloured ornamental pieces, and yellow marigold garlands drape the platform edges. The scene suggests a pada puja, a ritual of honouring the feet, though the person's identity cannot be determined from this view.

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October 18 20102010-10-18Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on an ornate gold tray, with the robe of an orange-clad figure seated on a gilded throne with red upholstery above. Beside the tray are white jasmine-like flowers and pink petals, and a string of beads lies among them. The gold carved surfaces and orange cloth dominate the frame.2010-11-01Close photograph of a bare foot in the act of stepping onto an ornate golden tray or plate with embossed floral and scroll patterns. The person wears orange saffron robes, with the fabric visible at the upper edge of the frame and an arm partly visible at the right. Beside the tray at the left are white flower petals and pink blossoms, and the background shows more gilded carved decoration. The foot is dark-skinned and placed on the tray's raised rim as if in a foot-washing or padapuja ritual. There are no other people visible.2010-11-08Close photo of a bare foot in an orange-saffron robe resting on an ornate gold tray with embossed floral patterns. The foot is seated on a gilded throne-like seat with red upholstery. Beside the tray lie white jasmine-like flowers, pink petals and a strand of beads. The foot appears to be a padapuja-style honouring of a seated spiritual figure, though only the feet of the person are visible; no face is shown. A black microphone stand is at the right edge.2010-11-01Close photograph of bare feet resting on an ornate gold repoussé throne or padapuja platform. The wearer's legs are covered in orange saffron cloth. Beside the feet on the gold tray lie red roses, white jasmine flowers and a small garland. The gilded carved surface and flowers suggest a padapuja offering.2011-01-23Close-up photograph of a seated person's bare feet resting on an ornate gold-coloured pedestal, with the figure's orange-saffron robe draping over an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushioning above. Small yellow and pink flowers lie on the gold base beside the feet. Only the lower body is visible, so no face or head is shown.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06Close-up photograph of a pada puja: bare feet of a seated person in orange robes rest on an ornate gold-toned pedestal with embossed floral designs. Pink roses and white flower petals are scattered on the gold plate beside the feet. Gold carved panels and an orange-red floor frame the scene. A person's feet are visible but the face is not shown, so the individual's identity is unsure.2010-10-19Close-up photograph of bare feet resting on an ornate gold-coloured embossed platform or throne step. The legs are wrapped in orange saffron cloth. Beside the feet on the gold tray lie red roses, white jasmine-style flowers, a strand of beads and a small rudraksha-like mala. The visible person is partially shown, showing only legs and feet, so no face or full figure appears. A white garment is faintly visible at upper left. Only the lower body is present.2011-01-23Close-up photograph of a person's bare feet and lower legs in loose orange-saffron trousers, standing on an ornate gold-coloured stepped platform with elaborate relief carvings. Red roses and white flowers lie on a gold tray at the lower left, and a gold plate with floral engraving sits in the foreground. Only the feet and lower legs are visible, with no face shown.2011-01-23Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a gold-coloured ornate platform beside a microphone stand. The leg wears orange cloth and a deep red garment is visible on the throne-like seat at right. White flower petals and a pink flower sit on a gold tray at left, with blurred background. The image shows only a foot and lower leg, with no visible face or other people.2010-11-01Close photo of bare feet of a figure in orange saffron garments resting on an ornate gold-toned throne platform with embossed floral and scrollwork relief. Beside the feet on the golden tray lies a garland of red roses and white jasmine flowers with a few dark beads, offered at the feet. A green silk cloth with gold embroidery hangs at the left edge, and a deity murti or gilded carved panels fill the background. The figure is seen only from the shins down, so no face is visible.2011-01-23