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Close-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.

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September 15 20102010-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20102010-09-12 +3 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-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.2011-01-23October 20 20102010-10-20October 20 20102010-10-20October 20 20102010-10-20 +1 copiesClose 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.2010-11-09October 10 20102010-10-10 +2 copiesClose 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 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ritual on a gold-ornate platform. Bare feet in orange-saffron trousers rest on a silver tray; the feet are being washed or honoured. Silver bowls hold red apples, white flowers, red roses and gold-threaded garlands. Another hand in white sleeves pours or offers from the right, and a person in a blue shirt sits at the lower left in the foreground. Gilded carved panels fill the background.2011-01-23Close 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.2010-09-14