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A padapuja ritual photographed close up. Bare feet of a person in orange-saffron robes stand on a gold-coloured silver tray filled with red and pink flower petals, yellow flowers, white jasmine-like blossoms and small gold oil lamps. A hand in a white sleeve and gold bangle holds a white cup with an incense stick smoking above it, while another hand holds a silver vessel at the right edge. Ornate gold carved panels form the backdrop and a lit lamp glows at the right. Only the feet and legs of the robed figure are visible; no face is shown.

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August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15Close photo of a padapuja ritual: a person in white clothing pours water from a small golden cup over the bare feet of a figure draped in orange-red robes, standing on an ornate gold-carved pedestal. A silver-rimmed tray beneath the feet holds pink and red flower petals, green leaves and small golden cups. The person's wrist wears a silver watch and bangles, and a ring is visible on one finger. Only the lower legs and feet of the robed figure are visible, so no face or other identifying features can be seen.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15August 07 20102010-08-07August 15 20092009-08-15Close-up photo of a padapuja ritual: a seated figure's bare feet rest on a gold-coloured tray decorated with red and yellow flower petals, a yellow and green flower garland, and white blossoms. A person's bare hand with a gold bangle holds a silver vessel pouring water over the feet. Silver bowls with offerings sit on a gold base, and a silver elephant-spout vessel stands at the right. The figure wears orange-saffron cloth and a yellow-green flower garland. Gold carved panels form the background.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15Close photo of a padapuja ritual: a person in orange robes sits with bare feet resting on a large ornate silver and gold tray, while a hand in cream sleeve pours water or applies it over the feet. Pink flowers and scattered petals lie on the tray and white cloth. A second hand in orange sleeve holds a small gold ritual vessel with a handle beside the tray. The feet are adorned with a small gold ornament on one toe.2009-09-10