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June 12 2014

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Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet standing on a gold ceremonial tray during a pada puja foot-worship ritual. The feet rest on a gold-coloured plate decorated with red roses, pink roses, white jasmine blossoms and green leaves, with two small gold ornamental stands with red stone tops set beside them. A bowl of yellow liquid sits at the upper left and a silver vessel at the lower left. Only the feet and the hem of a gold-coloured garment are visible; no face is shown, so the person is not identifiable from this image.2014-04-20Close-up of a pair of bare feet in a padapuja, with the orange-robed wearer standing on a gold-decorated dais. Red roses, pink petals and white jasmine flowers are placed over the feet and around the ankles. Silver bowls holding more pink flowers and white blossoms sit to the left, and a silver vessel with a spout is visible at right. Small gold containers stand on the golden platform, and the background shows ornate gold carving.2010-08-21June 12 20142014-06-12Close-up photo of a pada-puja, the ritual washing and worship of feet. Bare feet in an orange-saffron garment rest on an ornate gold tray decorated with repoussé scrollwork. White jasmine-type flowers and red rose petals are scattered over the feet and tray. Small gold cups with purple-tipped finials stand on the tray, and silver bowls holding offerings such as grain or sweets and a clear liquid sit at the top edge.2010-08-05June 12 20142014-06-12Close-up of a padapuja ritual: a pair of bare feet rests on a brass tray bed of pink and white flowers, with white plumeria, pink roses and a single orange bloom arranged around two brass oil lamps. Silver bowls holding white flowers, coconut halves, and yellow liquid surround the tray, with more pink blossoms and green grass blades. The feet belong to an unseen person; their face and body are not visible.2014-08-29 +1 copiesJuly 24 20142014-07-24Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting in a shallow brass tray filled with flower petals, including white jasmine buds, pink and magenta petals, red roses and yellow marigold blooms. The feet belong to a person wearing a saffron-orange and red garment with gold-bordered edging. A small gold container with a red stone sits among the petals, and a silver vessel with a spout is visible at the left edge. The scene suggests a pada puja, where devotees wash and worship the feet of a teacher. Only the feet and lower garment are visible, so no face is shown. Lower-right corner carries a photo credit overlay.2014-06-28 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of bare feet in a padapuja ritual, standing on a gold-toned ornate platform. The person wears orange-saffron cloth draped over the legs. The feet are decorated with red roses, white jasmine flowers and petals. Around them are silver bowls holding pink lotus-like flowers, white blossoms and red roses, plus small gold vessels, with a silver container at the right edge. The gold background is richly carved.2010-08-21Close view of a pair of bare feet resting in a bed of pink and red flower petals and white blossoms on a brass tray. Surrounding them are polished silver and brass bowls and vessels, some holding orange liquid, with silver ceremonial pieces and green leaves. The feet belong to a person whose orange-gold garment edge is visible at the top left. This looks like a padapuja, a ritual washing or worship of the feet, with flowers and offerings arranged around them. No faces are visible, so the person cannot be identified.2013-05-14 +1 copiesClose overhead photo of a padapuja: a pair of bare feet rests on a large brass tray filled with red, pink, yellow and white flower petals, with two ornate brass knobs with red stones at the centre. A silver vessel with flowers sits at the right edge and a small silver bowl at top left. The feet are the focus; the rest of the frame is flower petals and metalwork. No face is visible.2013-06-24Close-up of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-embossed tray filled with fresh flowers, including red roses, pink carnations and yellow marigolds. The person wears an orange-saffron cloth at the top left edge. Silver ritual vessels and a silver puja implement sit in the lower foreground. The scene appears to be a padapuja, where the feet are ceremonially honoured with flowers. No face is visible and no identity can be established from the feet. A faint logo is in the top left corner.2013-01-13