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Close photo of a person's bare feet in a saffron-orange robe standing on a gold-toned surface, with a silver puja tray in front holding red apples, white flower petals, pink lotus blossoms and a silver bowl of rice or grain. Blurred heads of two onlookers frame the lower corners. Feet are being worshipped as in padapuja.

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Close photograph of a padapuja ritual: a bare foot in a saffron orange garment rests on a silver tray set with red apples and pink flowers. Silver bowls and a gold-bordered plate surround it. Behind, a woman in a red and cream sari with gold trim holds a silver vessel, and dark-haired heads of devotees are seen blurred in the foreground. The foot is visible; no face is shown, so the identity of the person is not established.2010-11-22A 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.2010-09-20Close 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 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +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.2010-09-20Close 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 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 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 person in an orange robe seated on the floor, bare feet placed on a gold tray during a padapuja-style ritual. Silver bowls and plates hold an apple, white jasmine flowers, pink lotus blossoms and gold ornaments, with a silver cup nearby. Only the lower body and feet of one person are visible; a blurred yellow-clad figure appears at the lower right, and a hand holding a silver cup is at the top right. The orange-robed figure cannot be confirmed as a person from visible cues alone, so the identity is left unsure.2010-10-24Close-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 20 20102010-10-20September 12 20102010-09-12 +1 copies