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Close photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a silver tray during a padapuja ritual. The feet belong to a person wearing bright orange robes decorated with draped pink and white flower garlands. Around the feet are silver bowls and dishes, one holding a red apple, others with gold-coloured beaded ornaments and red-orange flowers. In the background is an ornate gilded wooden structure with carved floral designs. The image is a photograph showing one physical person visible only by feet and robe.

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September 15 20102010-09-15Close-up photograph of a pada puja ritual: a pair of bare feet in the foreground belongs to a person wearing an orange robe draped with a garland of pink and white flowers. Silver bowls and plates holding a red apple, sweets and offerings surround the feet, with bright red and orange flowers and gold-coloured bangles or ornaments at the lower right. Behind, an ornate gilded wooden structure is visible. The feet appear to be receiving worship as part of a padapuja ritual.2010-09-15September 12 20102010-09-12 +3 copiesClose-up photograph of bare feet in a padapuja ritual. A figure in orange saffron clothing with a sheer orange wrap sits on a gold-carved throne, feet resting on a silver tray. Around the feet are silver bowls holding red apples, red roses, white flowers and green leaves, along with a silver bowl of white offering. A person in a blue top appears at the lower left edge, and another person's hand with rings is visible at the upper right. Golden carved surfaces and small oil lamps frame the scene. Only the feet and clothing of the central figure are visible, so no face is shown.2011-01-23Close 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.2010-11-09Close 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 view of bare feet in an orange cloth standing on a silver ritual tray. Around the feet are silver bowls holding apples, white flowers and small silver vessels, along with pink lotus blossoms and gold chains. Behind them is ornate gold-toned carved metalwork. Only the lower legs and feet of one person are visible, so the figure is not identifiable from this frame. The arrangement resembles a padapuja offering of flowers and fruit to the feet.2010-11-19October 20 20102010-10-20October 20 20102010-10-20 +1 copiesClose 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 view of bare feet resting on a golden tray amid silver offering plates. The feet belong to a person in orange saffron robes whose sleeve is visible at left. Around the feet are apples, white flowers, pink roses and a small silver bowl, all arranged as a ritual padapuja offering. No faces are visible. The image shows only a portion of the feet and surrounding offerings.2010-10-10 +2 copiesClose view of a padapuja ritual: a person in orange robes stands with bare feet placed on a silver tray, while a silver pitcher pours liquid over the feet. Silver bowls hold apples, white flower petals, pink flowers and other offerings around the tray. In the foreground, a person with dark hair watches, and gold-colored ritual items are visible at the left edge. A gold-patterned throne or seat is visible behind. The orange-robed figure's feet are the main subject. Only partially visible people are present: the orange-robed person and a figure with dark hair at the right edge, plus hands at the left.2010-09-20