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Close-up photograph of hands in a ritual exchange. An older person's hand with a gold bangle and a wooden rudraksha bead bracelet rests over the wrist of another person, while a second hand with a gold ring and gold bangle holds the same wrist. Yellow-and-orange sacred threads are tied around the wrist, and a pink and white flower garland lies beside them. A white paper or slip rests under the hands, and a blurred warm glow of lamps or light fills the background.

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May 24 20162016-05-24Close-up of a devotee's hands performing padapuja, washing bare feet placed in an ornate gold-coloured ritual tray with embossed floral and paisley motifs. A woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari wears a gold bangle and rings and pours water from a small silver vessel over the feet, while another hand with rings rests on the side. Red and white flowers and garlands fill the background. Loose petals and a few coins lie in the tray. Only hands, arms and feet are visible.2010-01-01May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24Close-up of a bare foot being washed in a silver bowl and placed on a silver tray filled with red roses, pink gerbera daisies, and green leaves, with a small gold kalasha-like vessel among the flowers. The person wears a brown robe with a wide gold border and a gold-bordered shawl. Padapuja style foot veneration with flowers on a white draped table.2014-04-29Close view of a padapuja ritual: a seated figure in orange-red robes has bare feet extended onto a stone or metal basin, and an adult's hand, adorned with gold bangles, is washing or touching the feet while holding a folded white cloth or paper. A white garland of jasmine flowers with pink blossoms lies across the robes. Behind, a tiger-striped orange cloth and gold-toned ornamental objects are visible. A child in white dhoti is partly visible at the lower left edge. Right edge shows a person in white clothing. Feet and hands are the central focus, with a photo credit overlay on the lower right.2016-05-24Close-up photograph of a seated figure's bare feet being ritually washed during a padapuja. The figure wears a red-orange garment and a white and pink flower garland draped over the lap. A right hand with gold bangle and black thread pours or touches water over the toes, and a metal bowl rests beside the feet. A yellow sacred thread and a small brass ring lie on the cloth. Behind is a tiger-striped orange cloth and gold ritual vessels. A blurred figure in white is at the lower left.2016-05-24December 02 20162016-12-02