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Close photo of bare feet resting on a gold thali during a padapuja ritual. A person in an orange robe sits with feet placed on the tray, surrounded by silver bowls filled with white flowers, a red apple on silver dishes, pink lotus flowers and silver vessels. Only the feet and orange-robed legs are visible; no face is shown. The padapuja offering is set around the feet on gold and silver ritual plates.

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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.2010-10-19 +1 copiesClose 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 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 copiesSeptember 06 20102010-09-06Close photo of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold tray during a padapuja foot-worship ritual. The feet belong to a person wearing an orange robe at the top left. Around the feet are silver bowls holding white flowers, a silver conch-shaped vessel, and red apples. Pink lotus blossoms and green leaves lie on the tray beside the feet.2010-09-14A 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 golden ritual tray during a padapuja. The person wears an orange saffron garment, visible at the upper right. Around the feet are silver bowls and a gold-bordered plate holding red apples, white shredded vegetables or sprouts, green leaves and a bright red flower petal. Pieces of white coconut or similar offerings sit among the bowls. The feet are being honoured with offerings, a common padapuja gesture of devotion. No face is visible.2010-11-09Close-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.2010-11-03Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet in a padapuja ritual, the feet resting on a golden tray. The feet, with pale-painted toenails, are only partly visible at the left edge, and the wearer's orange-saffron clothing is visible at the top left. Around the feet are silver bowls and plates holding white jasmine-like flowers, pink lotus blossoms, shredded white vegetable pieces, a red apple and a silver kalasha-style vessel. The scene is a padapuja, with the feet being honoured with flowers and offerings. No face is visible.2010-09-22Close photo of a pada puja: bare feet in orange-saffron cloth rest on a gold-coloured plate of flowers, sliced red apples in silver bowls, red roses, white jasmine garlands and small gold beads. Silver bowls and a gold-toned throne backdrop surround the feet, with a blue-clad arm at the lower left. The feet belong to a person being honoured; no face is visible.2011-01-23Close-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.2010-12-27September 12 20102010-09-12 +1 copies