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Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a red cushioned seat, with the figure's legs wrapped in a red and cream garment with a patterned gold-edged border. Two small brass cups sit beneath the foot, surrounded by a low arrangement of white, yellow, orange and pink flower petals and a garland of marigolds and red roses along the golden base of the seat. The lower body is visible but no face is shown; the person is seated or standing on a dais.

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May 22 20182018-05-22 +1 copiesJuly 24 20142014-07-24Close-up of a golden throne seat draped in red cloth and heaped with yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strings. A pair of bare feet in white trousers with gold-threaded checks rests on a red cushion, while a man in white shirt stands at left with a hand near the feet. Fallen white petals are scattered across the red fabric, and a green leaf garland hangs at right beside an ornate gold frame.2010-12-29Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a brass tray filled with white jasmine flowers, pink petals and red blossoms during a padapuja. The foot wears a pink lotus garland with gold beads wrapped around the ankle, and the leg is clad in maroon cloth with a woven border. The tray sits on a red embroidered cushion atop an ornate gold throne-like seat with carved detailing. No face is shown, so the person's identity cannot be established from the image.2017-06-07October 11 20162016-10-11May 22 20182018-05-22 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a gold-coloured tray decorated with flowers. The tray holds red roses, yellow marigolds, white blossoms, green leaves and a small silver object, possibly a kumkum or vibhuti container. A pink lotus garland with gold accents hangs at the top left, and a brown silk garment edge is visible above the ankle. Blurred metal trays sit in the background on a gold surface. This appears to be a padapuja or foot-worship offering with flowers placed around the foot.2017-06-28A close photograph of a bare-footed seated figure on a gold-trimmed throne-like seat draped in red cloth and heaped with yellow and white flower garlands. A person in white clothing bends forward at the left edge, apparently touching or honouring the feet, with white rose petals scattered on the red cushion. An orange-robed figure is partly visible at the lower left, and a gold-edged red seat with a golden kalasha-like vessel appears at the right. The seated person's face is not visible; the scene reads as a padapuja-style veneration ritual.2010-12-29December 17 20062006-12-17Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a golden ornate throne base, draped with a deep red velvet cushion and garlanded with red and yellow flowers and a pink lotus. The foot wears a gold ankle ornament. Beside it, a seated person in white dhoti and fabric with hands resting on the carpet. A red and blue patterned rug lies on the floor. The foot belongs to a person wearing a saffron-orange robe, with the figure seated on the throne, a person depiction context but the face and figure are not visible, so identity is uncertain.2016-10-11Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on an ornate gold-toned metal tray filled with rose petals, yellow marigold petals and white flowers. The foot is bare with visible toes and hair on the ankle, and the wearer's orange-red garment with gold border is visible at the top left. The tray sits on a golden surface, and a second metal plate appears at the top right. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual washing or worship of the feet with flowers.2017-08-02Close-up of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-patterned silk cushion placed on a brass plate, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and white flowers. The feet belong to a person wearing a saffron-orange robe that drapes over the right side of the frame. Two small gold kalasha-style vessels with red flower accents sit between the toes and the cushion, and red tasselled fabric hangs around the edges. The orange cloth beneath the scene suggests an outdoor ritual setting. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual washing or worship of feet, with the person receiving the offering. Only the feet and robe are visible, so the person's face is not shown.2010-07-24