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Close view of a padapuja, the ritual washing of feet. A pair of bare feet in a saffron-orange robe rests on a large silver tray. Around them are silver bowls holding red apples, pink lotus flowers, white jasmine-like flowers and a silver conch-shaped vessel with water. A gold-coloured plate sits beneath the tray. In the upper left, a person in white clothing with gold bangles is partly visible.

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Close 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 copiesClose photo of a padapuja ritual: a pair of bare feet, one set on a golden tray, with an orange-robed figure whose saffron cloth is visible at the top right. Around the feet are silver bowls and plates holding pink lotus flowers, red apples, small gold-coloured kalasha-style vessels, white flowers and water. A devotee in green sleeves and gold bangles is visible at the top, and another person's shoulder appears at the lower right. Water droplets sit on the feet.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA bare foot in a padapuja ritual rests on a golden tray. A man in saffron-orange clothing is visible at the upper right, and devotees in green saris with folded hands are partly visible at the top. The tray holds pink lotus flowers, red apples, silver bowls and vessels, golden decorative items, and white and red offerings. The photograph is a close-up of the feet being worshipped.2010-10-16 +1 copiesClose view of a padapuja ritual: a pair of bare feet with orange-robed legs rests on a golden tray surrounded by silver bowls and dishes holding red apples, white flower petals, pink lotus blossoms, a gold chain and small silver vessels. Two hands with white sleeves and a gold pendant appear faintly at the top of the frame. The feet and robes belong to a person being honoured; the feet are presented for worship with offerings arranged around them.2010-10-19 +1 copiesClose view of a padapuja offering: bare feet of a person in orange clothing rest on a golden tray surrounded by silver bowls holding red apples, pink lotus flowers, shredded white flowers and a silver spouted vessel. A hand in the upper left reaches toward the offerings. Only the feet and lower legs of the orange-clad figure are visible, so no face or headwear can be assessed.2010-10-19 +1 copiesA close photograph of a padapuja, the foot-worship ritual. Bare feet of a person in an orange garment rest on a golden tray surrounded by silver bowls and plates. Red apples, white flower petals and shredded white flowers lie on the tray, and pink flower petals are scattered at the left. A hand holding pink flowers reaches in from the left edge to offer them. Silver vessels and a silver tumbler-style cup are visible in the foreground.2010-10-19 +1 copiesClose photo of bare feet in a padapuja-style offering. A person in an orange-red garment kneels or bends at left, with dark bare feet resting on or near a golden peetha. Around the feet are silver plates and bowls holding red apples, white flower petals, and pink lotus flowers strung with yellow-gold beads. A silver kalasha-like vessel and a silver spouted ladle sit nearby. Gold ornate carving forms the background.2010-11-19Close 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.2010-11-19February 24 20112011-02-24 +1 copiesClose-up of a pair of bare feet in a padapuja ritual, resting on a gold-embossed cloth. The feet emerge from the hem of an orange-saffron robe. Around them are silver ritual trays and bowls holding red apples and pink lotus flowers, with a silver vessel and small gold lamp stands nearby. A silver-rimmed pot bearing a pink lotus sits in the foreground. No face is visible; the scene is dominated by the feet and offerings.2010-08-30Close-up of bare feet of a seated person in an orange robe resting on a gold tray during a padapuja foot-worship ceremony. Silver bowls, a silver conch-shaped vessel, red apples, pink lotus flowers and white flower petals surround the feet. Ornate silver and gold ritual vessels fill the background. Only the lower legs and feet of one person are visible, so no face or identity is shown.2010-09-14Close view of a seated figure's bare feet resting on a polished gold tray during a padapuja. The person wears loose orange-saffron cloth. Around the feet are silver bowls holding red apples, white flowers and pink lotus blossoms, a silver vessel and clear glass cups. Ornate gold and silver ritual trays surround the scene.2010-09-14 +1 copies