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Close-up photo of a bare pair of feet resting in a large polished brass vessel lined with orange silk, during a padapuja foot-worship ritual. A garland of white jasmine and pink rose buds is draped over the ankle and foot, and a fine gold chain is visible on the ankle. The person wears a rust-red garment edged with gold zari and a tiger-striped cloth behind. At left, a priest in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and a silver bangle stands with palms joined in reverence. Gold ritual objects and a brass lamp stand are in the background.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24December 02 20162016-12-02Close photograph of bare feet of a seated person in a maroon garment, resting inside a large round brass vessel lined with orange silk. The vessel holds a heap of small plastic packets and folded white papers. The seated person wears a garland of white and red flowers draped over the shoulder, and a tiger-print cloth lies beneath. Behind, an ornate gold throne-like chair and a cream silk garment are visible. A gold anklet is on one ankle.2016-05-24Close 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.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24July 28 20172017-07-28 +1 copiesClose photograph of a seated person's bare feet resting on a wide brass or bronze vessel lined with orange cloth, during a Pada Puja-style foot ceremony. The seated figure wears a deep red-maroon garment with a gold zari border, and a garland of white jasmine and pink flowers is draped across the legs. Behind, a striped orange tiger-skin pattern covers the seat, with ornate gold metal throne carvings at right. Shallow focus; no faces are visible.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24