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April 26 2016

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A photograph of a ritual offering scene on a red cloth floor. In the foreground, a shaven-headed young sannyasi in orange and pink robes with a rudraksha mala kneels and holds a red apple. Beside him is an ornate gold tray holding gold kalasha-style vessels, pink flower petals and small offerings. Brass bowls filled with banknotes sit on the floor, and a gold-carved decorative pedestal stands at left. A person in a pink salwar garment and red bangles is visible in the background. Ritual offering setting.2016-04-27A 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 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 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 photograph of bare feet in orange robe standing on an ornate gold-embossed surface, with white jasmine flowers, green leaves and a sprinkle of petals at the feet. A hand reaches in from the right toward silver trays holding red apples, small silver bowls and gold-coloured decorative items, possibly coins or sweets. The ritual padapuja setting suggests foot-worship offerings. The orange garment and bare feet are the main visible human elements; no face is shown.2010-09-03A close photograph of a pair of bare feet being washed in a padapuja ritual. The feet belong to a person wearing a saffron-orange robe whose sleeve is visible at upper left. The feet rest on a silver tray surrounded by silver bowls holding white flowers, red rose petals, and a red apple. A silver spouted vessel. Blurred dark sleeves and hands of attendants frame the foreground.2010-09-20October 20 20102010-10-20October 20 20102010-10-20Close photo of a pair of bare feet in a padapuja ritual. The feet, with dark skin and visible veins, rest on a polished silver tray containing a red apple, white flowers and a silver bowl. A person in an orange robe sits at the right edge, and pink lotus blooms and white jasmine-like flowers lie scattered around a gold-coloured cloth. At the top left, a figure in white with a gold pendant is partially visible with hands clasped.2010-10-19Close 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 copiesClose view of a padapuja ritual: a person in orange robes stands with bare feet placed on a silver tray, while a silver pitcher pours liquid over the feet. Silver bowls hold apples, white flower petals, pink flowers and other offerings around the tray. In the foreground, a person with dark hair watches, and gold-colored ritual items are visible at the left edge. A gold-patterned throne or seat is visible behind. The orange-robed figure's feet are the main subject. Only partially visible people are present: the orange-robed person and a figure with dark hair at the right edge, plus hands at the left.2010-09-20Close-up photograph of bare feet in a padapuja ritual. A figure in orange saffron clothing with a sheer orange wrap sits on a gold-carved throne, feet resting on a silver tray. Around the feet are silver bowls holding red apples, red roses, white flowers and green leaves, along with a silver bowl of white offering. A person in a blue top appears at the lower left edge, and another person's hand with rings is visible at the upper right. Golden carved surfaces and small oil lamps frame the scene. Only the feet and clothing of the central figure are visible, so no face is shown.2011-01-23