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A shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes kneels on a red carpet, pouring water from a silver vessel over the bare feet of a seated figure in orange robes on a gold-trimmed throne with red cushions. A gold tray in front holds white and pink flower garlands and marigold strands. Behind the throne, another person in orange with a rudraksha mala sits with hands joined. Bare-footed people in white stand at the top left, and a gold-framed ornate chair edges the right side. This is a foot-washing ritual, padapuja, performed by a devotee on a seated sannyasi.

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Close view of a padapuja ritual: a seated figure in orange-saffron robes has bare feet resting on a polished silver tray scattered with red and pink rose petals, small brass cups and yellow and white flowers. A hand adorned with a gold bangle and gold ring pours liquid from a small gold vessel over the feet, which glisten with the liquid. Another person in white sleeves reaches in from the left edge, and a gold-embellished ornate surface is behind.2009-08-15Close-up photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes having his bare feet washed during a padapuja ritual. A person in a white top with a gold chain and a green-stoned ring pours liquid over the feet from a small gold vessel, held over a gold-rimmed silver plate. Pink flower petals are scattered on the plate and the gold-embossed throne base. Beside the feet sits a folded red and gold brocade cloth on a white tray with lace edging. Only the feet, legs and hands are visible, so the face is not shown.2009-08-15A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated elderly bald man in a red throne chair with gold lion-head armrests, wearing an orange-red shawl and a rudraksha mala, having his bare feet worshipped. A younger man in orange robes kneels on a leopard-print mat, pouring flowers and offerings from a silver plate onto the feet. Silver puja vessels, a flower garland and a brass lamp sit on the mat. Behind them is a gold-toned altar with colourful deity murti dressed in red, green and pink silks, and a gold-decorated wall. The bald man, with long swept-back appearance cues absent, is shown as a priest-like figure; his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2019-07-16A photograph inside a gilded temple hall shows a bald man seated on an ornate gold throne with a magenta cushion, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace. His bare right foot rests on a silver tray of flower petals while a younger man in orange cloth sits cross-legged on a leopard-print mat, hands folded in reverence beside a tray of flowers, a small brass vessel and a lit oil lamp, in a padapuja-style ritual. Gold-painted pillars, deity figures and red-and-green garlands frame the scene, with a potted banana plant at right.2019-07-16July 16 20192019-07-16July 16 20192019-07-16A padapuja ritual in a temple hall. A bald elderly man in a gold-framed throne with crimson velvet cushions has his bare feet placed on a brass plate while a younger priest in saffron-orange robes and a red shawl kneels on a leopard-print mat, pouring water over the feet. Marigold and red flower garlands, a silver puja tray, a small brass bowl and spoon sit on the mat. Behind them is a gilded altar wall with colourful deity figures and flower offerings. The elderly man wears a red shawl, rudraksha mala and a white garment; his identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role as the seated devotee being honoured.2019-07-16A photograph of a ritual padapuja inside a temple hall. A seated man in orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a red-beaded mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion-head arms while his bare feet are washed on a silver tray. A bare-chested devotee in orange cloth and a red sash kneels on a leopard-print mat, pouring from a vessel over the feet. Nearby stand a brass lamp, a silver bowl of flowers and rice, a small oil lamp and a pile of red and white petals. Gilded carved pillars and deity figures frame the background.2019-07-16Close view of a seated figure's bare feet in a silver plate during a padapuja foot-worship ritual. The feet rest on a gold-embossed dais, with pink flower petals and green leaves scattered over them and around the silver tray. A pair of small golden lamps sit on the plate beside the feet. The figure wears orange-saffron robes that drape over the knees. On the left, a person in white clothing with a bangled wrist and a silver bracelet reaches in to touch or offer near the feet. A silver elephant-handled edge of the tray is visible at right.2009-08-15Close photo of a padapuja ritual: a seated figure in saffron-orange robes has feet resting on a silver tray, with a garland of pink and yellow flowers draped across the lap. A man in white clothes kneels at left, pouring liquid from a small silver vessel over the feet. Pink petals and a small golden object sit on the tray. The seat is a gold-carved throne with red and dark cushions.2009-08-02A photograph of a padapuja, the ritual washing of feet, taken from above. A seated figure wears orange saffron robes with gold trim and rests bare feet on a golden tray set on a fringed fur-like mat over a red patterned carpet. Rose petals and a small golden kalasha-like vessel sit on the tray. Two people in white clothing kneel beside it: one with a red and orange thread bracelet pours or tends the feet, and another with a shaved head and gold bangles holds a silver container. Orange cushions and red towels surround the seat. Only the feet and hands of the seated figure are visible; no face shows.2010-09-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne decorated with red and yellow flower garlands, set against a large orange-red backdrop of tree-trunk imagery. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe draped over the shoulders and a red bindi on the forehead, with eyes closed. In front of the throne, a second person in an orange robe kneels on the throne platform, bending forward with hands at the seated figure's feet, apparently performing padapuja. Offerings in front include fruit such as apples, bananas and a pineapple, plates of food, brass vessels and a small lamp on the lower stage. Red-cushioned seats and a microphone stand are visible at the sides.2009-08-30