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A photograph of a bare foot resting on a silver plate of flower petals during a padapuja ritual. The foot belongs to a person wearing a rust-orange dhoti with gold-bordered edges. Red, yellow and white petals fill the silver tray, with a small gold kalasha-like object near the toes. Silver pedestal stands and a silver lamp stand are visible. Blurred figures in the foreground and background include a person in orange cloth and a person with dark hair, and a figure wearing a red garment and beaded necklace at upper left.

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January 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01A padapuja scene: a seated figure in rust-red and orange robes has bare feet resting on a large silver tray filled with red and yellow flowers, white petals and a small brass lamp. A rudraksha mala hangs over the feet, and the figure's hands rest on a silver armrest. Several devotees with dark hair are seen from behind in the foreground, and a bare-chested attendant in red and orange cloth with beaded necklaces sits at the left edge.2018-01-01Photograph of a padapuja ritual: a seated figure in a maroon-red robe with gold-bordered hems rests bare feet on a silver tray filled with pink and white flower petals, a small gold lamp and offering items. The ornate silver throne with carved armrests and a silver pillar is in the foreground. Several blurred devotees sit in the foreground and right side, one raising a hand in a gesture, and a person in a green garment stands behind the throne. The figure's face is not visible, so no identification is made.2018-01-01July 31 20172017-07-31Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a silver tray decorated with floral motifs, set on an embroidered orange cloth with tassel fringe. Red and orange flower petals and marigold blossoms surround the foot. The person wears an orange-red garment with a yellow-gold border. The blurred background shows ornate golden and orange decor.2013-02-16A photograph of a padapuja ritual at a silver throne. A bare foot rests on a silver plate filled with red and yellow flower petals and a small brass lamp. A devotee in a red-and-gold garment sits in the foreground, with a seated woman in a dark embroidered sari and another devotee's head visible at right, all partly blurred. Silver carved pillars of the throne frame the scene. The image does not clearly show a face, so the identity of the foot's owner cannot be established from appearance.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01Close-up photograph of a bare foot in a padapuja setting. The foot, with an orange-saffron cloth edged in gold hem at the left, rests on a silver tray scattered with red and orange flower petals, set on an orange and brown patterned cloth with fringe. The blurred background shows warm golden and orange decorative elements. Only the foot and lower garment are visible; no face is shown, so the person cannot be identified and is described only by role as a devotee receiving padapuja.2013-02-16A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a temple setting. In the foreground, the bare feet of a person in a rust-orange garment rest on a large silver tray filled with yellow and red flowers, white petals and a small brass lamp. Behind, a tall silver ritual pillar stands on a silver base. Seated figures in red and white dress hold small oil lamps, and a yellow cloth is visible. Blurred heads of onlookers with dark hair fill the lower edges of the frame.2018-01-01February 16 20132013-02-16