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Close 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.

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September 06 20102010-09-06Close 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 a person's bare feet resting on a gold tray during a padapuja-style ritual. The wearer's orange robe is visible at the upper right. The gold tray holds pink lotus flowers, white jasmine-like flowers, small gold containers, and silver bowls with more flowers and an apple. Blurred silver and gold plates surround the scene. Only the feet and lower robe of one person are visible.2010-10-31 +2 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesSeptember 06 20102010-09-06 +1 copiesA padapuja ritual in which bare feet in orange robes rest on a golden platform. Silver trays hold pink lotus flowers, red apples, white flowers and shredded produce in small silver bowls. Behind, a man in a white dhoti with a gold necklace sits beside a golden seat, and at the lower edges two people with dark hair watch from close range. Orange cloth, gold ornamentation and gold trays dominate the frame.2010-10-13Close 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 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 view of bare feet of a person wearing orange robes, standing on a golden tray during a padapuja ritual. Around the feet are silver bowls and plates holding pink lotus flowers, white shell-like conch vessels, small dishes of yellow liquid and shredded white garnish. The orange robe fabric is visible at the upper right. No face is shown. The scene suggests a padapuja foot-worship offering with milk or water poured over the feet.2010-10-30Close-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 a person's bare feet being washed or anointed with a pale liquid, the feet resting on a gold-coloured tray. The person wears a bright orange robe, visible at the upper left. Around the feet are silver bowls and dishes holding white flowers, green leaves, and a red apple, with pink lotus blossoms on the right. The setting is a ritual padapuja-style foot offering with silver and gold vessels. A blurred dark figure appears in the foreground at the left edge and a blurred orange cloth at the lower right.2010-11-03