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Close photograph of a padapuja scene at a golden throne. A figure in an orange robe with dark maroon triangular border panels sits on the ornate gold-and-silver throne, with bare feet resting on the platform. In front, a woman in a pink-orange sari with her hair in a bun kneels beside silver ritual trays holding flowers, a silver conch-shaped vessel and small oil lamps. A partially visible person in white clothing sits at the left edge. Ornate gold carved panels frame the throne.

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Close photograph of a padapuja ritual: a person's bare feet rest on a golden tray while another person's hand reaches toward a silver plate. The seated figure wears an orange garment with a red border at the ankle, and a bangle is visible on the wrist. Surrounding the feet are silver bowls and plates holding offerings, including a coconut, rice, and flowers. Red roses lie to the right on the gold surface.2011-01-21Close view of a pair of bare feet in a saffron-orange garment being bathed or worshipped during a pada puja. The feet rest on a silver tray with gold-coloured decorative ornaments, red flowers and a small silver vessel with a white cone-shaped pour spout. Silver bowls and gold plates surround the feet, and a gold cloth is visible in the background. The image is a cropped photograph of ritual foot worship.2010-10-18 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a golden ornate platform during a padapuja ritual. The figure wears an orange-saffron garment with a maroon-red hem. The feet are surrounded by silver and glass offering vessels holding fruit, coconut halves, flowers and small bowls, with red roses placed to the right. Ornate gold-toned metalwork and a silver kalasha-like vessel appear in the background.2011-01-21Close-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 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesClose 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-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.2011-01-23Close-up photograph of bare feet in a padapuja ritual, with the feet of a person in a saffron-orange robe resting on a gold-toned tray. Pink lotus flowers, silver bowls of yellow and white offerings and small silver vessels surround the feet on the tray. At the right edge, a woman in a yellow garment with dark hair pulled back is partially visible, seen from behind, kneeling near the tray. At the upper left, a bare-armed person in white with a gold bead necklace is partly visible, hands extended toward the offerings. The scene is a worship offering of flowers and food at the feet of the saffron-clad figure.2010-10-30Close photo of bare feet of a person in orange saffron robes resting on a golden tray during a padapuja ritual. Silver bowls and plates hold white jasmine flowers and garlands, with pink lotus blossoms along the edges. A small gold ritual vessel stands on the tray. Blurred devotees' heads appear at the frame edges. The feet are being worshipped with flowers, reflecting a padapuja offering.2010-10-29 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a gold tray during a padapuja ritual. The person wears an orange garment with a deep red border. Around the foot are silver and glass bowls holding water, petals and green stems, and a gold kalasha-like vessel with flower petals sits to the right. Pink flower petals are scattered across the tray.2010-11-07Close-up of a seated person's bare feet and legs wrapped in peach-orange cloth with maroon triangular pleats and a maroon hem, resting on an ornate gold-toned throne with red velvet upholstery. Two silver trays in front hold a red apple, a silver conch-shaped vessel, a small silver bowl of white flowers and petals, and a silver bowl with a white conch. Gold repousse panels frame the left side. The hands are folded in the lap.2010-11-14October 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copies