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Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a small ornate brass object with a pointed finial and comb-like spikes, with a few orange-yellow fruits beside it. The foot wears a bracelet of bells on the ankle. The surface beneath is gold-embossed and green-tinted, and the upper frame shows a red and orange garment and patterned fabric. No face is visible, so no identity can be assessed.

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March 18 20172017-03-18 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a seated person's bare foot resting on an ornate gold-leaf throne or dais with repoussé floral scrolling. The person wears a rust-red garment with a gold-bordered hem and a dark beaded ankle ornament or bangle. Below, the tips of a row of yellow fruit or lamp-like offerings and a small dark metal stand are visible. A red velvet cushion with a tiger-stripe pattern lies on the seat, and a gold pole runs along the right edge.2014-08-02Close-up photograph of a person's bare feet resting on a metal padapuja-style footstool with spiked studs and small green fruits or offerings, placed on a red cushion over an ornate gilded throne. The person wears a red-orange garment and a gold bangle on the ankle and wrist. A tiger-striped cloth covers part of the seat beside the feet, and a metal rod stands behind them.2016-05-21 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a seated person's bare feet and lower legs on a red tiger-striped velvet cushion edged with gold embroidery. The figure wears an orange-brown silk garment with a gold border and ankle bands of dark leather studded with brass bells. A thick cream rope wraps around the ankles. A patterned rug and a small brass object appear in the background.2013-11-03Close photo of bare feet resting on a gold-coloured ceremonial plate heaped with red roses, pink orchids, white flowers and green leaves. A person's hand in white sleeve holds a green leaf and water-washing a foot, while a folded orange cloth lies beside. The wearer's orange robe covers the leg above, and a gold vessel rests at the top edge. Small gold bells sit among the petals. This appears to be a padapuja foot-washing ritual.2010-08-21Close-up photograph of a seated person's bare feet and ankles resting on a red tiger-striped velvet cushion over an ornate gold-toned throne base. The ankles wear wide brown leather bands studded with rows of brass bells. A rope or cord runs across the lower legs. The person wears a rust-orange silk garment edged with gold zari border. A hand holding a red object appears at the upper right. No faces are visible; the a person field stays unsure because only feet and clothing are shown and no appearance cues are visible.2013-11-03Close-up photograph of a bare foot and lower leg resting on red and patterned cloth, with a braided rope and gold-bordered fabric nearby. A brown leather ankle band studded with many brass bells, shaped like small pointed cones, is strapped around the ankle. The toenails are painted orange-red. No faces are visible, and no one can be identified from this view.2013-11-03March 18 20172017-03-18 +1 copiesClose-up photo of bare feet resting on a brass tray set on a gold-coloured ritual platform. The feet wear beaded rudraksha-style anklets, and the person's rust-orange and maroon dhoti or cloth edged with gold border is visible above. The tray holds flowers, pink petals and a brass lamp. Blurred devotees in orange and cream clothing sit behind, with hands joined and small oil lamps and brass vessels on the platform. Gold ornamental fittings with an elephant-head motif appear at the left edge. This appears to be a padapuja foot-worship ritual.2017-03-18 +1 copiesAugust 15 20092009-08-15Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a silver plate filled with red rose petals and small gold ritual objects, set on an ornate gold-embossed pedestal. Only the lower legs are visible, with a red and gold striped cloth at the top edge of the frame. Blurred figures in white and blue clothing sit in the background.2015-07-21Close-up photograph of a bare foot with a gold anklet, resting on a golden ritual platform, wrapped in an orange-red garment with gold border. Around the foot are silver puja vessels containing yellow liquid and white flowers, and red roses and hibiscus blossoms are scattered on the tray.2013-03-06