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Close 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.

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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 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.2010-12-27A close photograph of bare feet in orange-saffron trousers resting on a gold-patterned platform during a padapuja ritual. Silver plates and bowls hold red apples, red roses, white flower garlands with gold beads, and small oil lamps with flames. Blurred people in blue clothing appear at the frame edges. A small logo appears in the upper left corner and a copyright line in the lower right.2011-01-23 +1 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-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 copiesSeptember 12 20102010-09-12 +1 copiesClose-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.2010-12-27Close 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.2011-01-23Close view of a pair of bare feet in a padapuja ritual, with the feet resting on a gold-patterned tray. Orange-saffron robe fabric covers the upper legs at the right. Around the feet are silver ritual bowls and plates holding white flower petals, and a red apple sits in one bowl. The feet are the only visible part of the person; no face or other body is shown.2010-11-18 +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.2010-09-20A close photograph of a pair of bare feet being washed in a padapuja ritual. The feet belong to a person wearing a saffron-orange robe whose sleeve is visible at upper left. The feet rest on a silver tray surrounded by silver bowls holding white flowers, red rose petals, and a red apple. A silver spouted vessel. Blurred dark sleeves and hands of attendants frame the foreground.2010-09-20September 11 20112011-09-11