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A 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.

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Close-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 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.2011-01-23October 20 20102010-10-20Close photo of a pada puja ritual. A pair of bare feet in orange draped cloth rests on a gold-ornate platform, with the bare feet of a person in orange garment visible at centre. Silver ritual plates hold red apples, a small silver cup, white flowers and red roses, and incense sticks stand upright on the right. A devotee's hands with rings and bangles, one wearing white, pour or offer items from a silver vessel on the left. The scene centres on the washing and worship of the feet during padapuja.2011-01-23October 20 20102010-10-20Close photo of a pair of bare feet in orange, ankle-length drapery resting on a gold-patterned platform during a padapuja. Around the feet are silver bowls and trays holding red apples, white flowers in a metal dish, a silver vessel with a pouring spout, and red roses. A person's hand with a silver bangle reaches in from the lower left, and incense sticks rise at the right.2011-01-23Close 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-up photograph of a pair of bare feet in an orange saffron garment resting on a golden ceremonial platform, placed over silver padapuja plates. The plates hold red flower petals, white flowers, a red fruit, a small silver cup and bowls of offerings. Golden ornate carving decorates the platform. Two blurred people in white and dark clothing sit at the edges, one with hands folded. The scene suggests a padapuja ritual in which feet are washed and honoured.2010-10-22 +1 copiesClose photograph of a bare foot in a saffron orange garment resting on a large ornate silver-and-gold ritual tray. Around it are silver bowls holding red apples, silver cups, a conch-shaped vessel, and fresh white jasmine-like flowers with pink petals and gold jewellery. The foot appears to be receiving padapuja, the ritual honouring of feet with offerings, and the orange cloth and tray are the main focal points. Blurred figures are visible at the edges.2010-11-15 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of bare feet in a pada puja offering. A person wearing orange-saffron drapery stands with bare feet placed on a gold-coloured ceremonial tray. Around the feet are silver bowls and plates holding white milk-like offerings, red apples, pink and red roses, a silver vessel with a spout, and lit incense sticks rising at right. A gold-patterned throne or dais surface lies behind. A faint upper-left blur shows a person in white clothing.2011-01-23 +1 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.2010-09-20Close-up photo of bare feet resting on a golden ornate platform during a padapuja ritual. The feet belong to a person wearing bright orange cloth wrapped around the ankles. Surrounding them are silver ritual vessels holding milk-like liquid, red apples, a silver pitcher with a spout, and bright red roses with white flowers. Incense sticks stand upright near the feet. A hand holding a small silver bowl appears at the left edge. The gold-patterned throne is visible in the background.2011-01-23