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Close photo of a ritual scene on a large gold-toned tray. A person in orange-saffron cloth stands at the right edge, showing bare feet with a cracked heel and pale toenails pressed against the tray. The tray holds small golden kalasha-style vessels, pink lotus flowers, sliced white vegetables or coconut pieces in shallow silver bowls, and a red apple. Silver-toned plates with embossed rims surround the arrangement, a pink flower petal in the foreground. This appears to be a puja offering arrangement rather than a full group scene, with the orange-clad person visible only from the feet to the hem of the garment.

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October 31 20102010-10-31October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesClose photograph of a pair of bare feet in a padapuja ritual, resting on a gold-tinted ornate tray. The feet, dark-skinned, extend from the edge of the frame, and the person wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over the legs. Around the feet are polished silver plates and bowls holding pink lotus flowers, white flower petals and garlands, a red-and-yellow apple, and small brass vessels. The scene is an offering of flowers and fruit at the feet.2010-11-03Close photo of a person in an orange robe seated with bare feet resting on a golden tray during a padapuja-style ritual. Silver and gold bowls hold red apples, pink lotus flowers, and white flowers or rice. A blurred figure in dark clothing occupies the right foreground. A small purple bird logo sits in the upper left corner.2010-11-09October 10 20102010-10-10 +2 copiesClose view of a bare foot in an orange saffron garment resting on a golden tray arranged with silver bowls, red apples, pink lotus flowers and white flowers. Only the lower leg, foot and orange cloth are visible, which suggests a padapuja foot-worship offering. Silver puja plates with fruit and flowers surround the foot on a gold-coloured ritual surface.2010-10-10 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10 +2 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 a seated person's bare feet in an orange saffron robe being washed or honoured on a golden tray. Silver bowls and plates hold red apples, pink lotus flowers and white flower petals or offerings around the feet. A dark-clothed devotee's shoulder is visible at the right edge. The scene suggests padapuja, a ritual foot-worship offering.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of a padapuja ritual. Bare feet rest on a golden tray in front of a seated figure wearing an orange saffron garment. Silver and gold ritual plates and bowls hold white flower petals, green leaves and a red apple. Two pink lotus flowers lie beside the feet. A blurred figure in black and orange clothing sits at the right edge. The foreground is softly out of focus.2010-11-03October 10 20102010-10-10 +2 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 copies