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Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a golden cloth amid a ritual arrangement of polished silver bowls, conch-shaped vessels and lidded silver containers. A rudraksha bead bracelet is worn on the ankle, and the saffron-orange cloth of the garment is visible at the top left, with a garland of pink and white lotus flowers and green beads tied near the ankle. Pink rose petals, red and yellow flowers, a green betel leaf and small offerings surround the feet. A partially visible hand holds a rudraksha mala at the upper right.

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Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a tray of silver ritual vessels and flower petals. The feet belong to a man with gold-toned ankle bangles, and one ankle wears a thick gold anklet. Silver bowls, a silver kalasha-style vessel and scattered yellow, pink and red flower petals fill the foreground, with a folded red-and-gold cloth at the left edge. Behind them, another person's hands are folded in greeting, wearing rings and a black wristband, with white cloth and a gold border visible. This appears to be a padapuja or foot-worship ritual at a sacred ceremony.2017-05-30May 30 20172017-05-30Close view of a pair of bare feet standing on a gold-embossed ceremonial platform during a padapuja. The legs wear red silk trousers with a blue and gold woven border at the ankles. Around the feet are silver plates and bowls holding pink flowers, white blossoms, a mango, an apple and a small silver cup, arranged as ritual offerings.2010-11-20Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a bed of red, pink, yellow and white flowers at a ritual puja setup. The feet wear a gold anklet with a beaded rudraksha-style strand and a gold-toned ornament. The person is wearing a deep red-orange silk sari with gold zari border. Surrounding them are silver puja vessels, a silver spoon, pieces of sandalwood or camphor, green grass blades and a small brass lamp. A gold-embroidered cloth lies in the upper left. The scene suggests a padapuja, a ritual washing and worship of the feet.2017-05-30Close view of bare feet in a padapuja setting. A person in a red and gold-bordered garment stands on a gold-embossed platform, their bare feet resting among offerings. Around the feet are silver trays holding fresh flowers in red, orange, yellow and white, small silver bowls of yellow and orange liquid, and silver vessels. A silver kalasha-style pitcher and a silver lamp are visible among the flowers. Two people's lower legs appear at the upper edge.2013-09-02May 28 20172017-05-28Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet standing on a gold-embossed ritual platform during a padapuja. The feet wear orange-red clothing at the ankles and are decorated with red kumkum or sindoor on the top of one foot, while pink flower petals, green leaves, and a red garland are draped near the top. Silver plates hold a red apple, pink lotus-like flowers, and shredded white vegetable or flower offerings scattered around the feet. The scene is a worship offering centered on washing or honouring the feet, with the person themselves not visible beyond their lower legs.2010-10-12 +1 copiesJanuary 15 20132013-01-15October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesClose photo of bare feet in the foreground, the left foot planted on a golden metal tray during a padapuja ritual, with the wearer in an orange-saffron garment whose hem is visible at upper right. Around the feet are silver ritual bowls holding white flowers, shredded white petals, an orange-yellow apple, pink roses and loose white blossoms, with a small gold cup near the roses. A silver spoon and a silver vessel sit on the tray. Behind, a seated person in white clothing with a red thread on the wrist holds an item near the top edge. The composition shows an offering of fruit, flowers and petals at the feet during worship.2010-10-09Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on an ornate silver puja tray during a padapuja ritual. The feet belong to a person wearing orange-saffron cloth, visible at the top of the frame. Around the feet are silver bowls and vessels, a golden decorative object with bells or ornaments, pink roses, and white flowers with green leaves. A faint white ash or sandal mark is visible on the foot. Gold-patterned cloth is beneath the tray. The scene shows only feet and ritual items, with no visible face.2010-10-12 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a pair of bare feet in a padapuja ritual. The feet, belonging to a person wearing a saffron-orange robe, rest on a golden ornate tray. Around them are silver bowls and dishes containing milk-like liquid, white flower petals, and red, pink and orange flowers. The feet appear to be the focus of the ritual washing and worship, with a silver plate of offerings beside them.2010-10-21 +1 copies