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Close-up photograph of a person's bare feet wearing gold padukas (holy sandals) resting on a white cloth with gold borders, surrounded by scattered yellow marigolds, pink petals and white jasmine flowers. The person wears a saffron/orange robe, and a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers hangs at the right edge. The floor has a red and white patterned mat, with a white backdrop behind. Only the lower body and feet are visible; no face is shown, so no identity is attributed.

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February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Close view of a person's bare feet wearing gold-toned ornate sandals or padukas, resting on a white cloth scattered with yellow marigolds, pink petals and white jasmine flowers. The person wears orange saffron robes draped over the legs. A woven mat with red and white patterns lies beneath. Presented as a padukas ritual during a sandal procession.2007-02-24Close photograph of a figure seated in an orange saffron garment, with a long garland of white jasmine, red and yellow marigolds and pink petals draped over the orange cloth and spilling onto a white cloth with gold borders on a colourful woven mat. Fresh flower petals and loose blossoms lie in the foreground. Only the lower body and lap of the person are visible, and no face or head appears in frame. A dark cable runs along the right edge.2007-02-24Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a patterned brown and cream floor mat with footprint-like designs, scattered with yellow and white petals. Draped over the lower legs is an orange garment, with a white cloth with gold embroidery at the right edge. A garland of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves lies across the feet and mat. Only the feet and lower garments are visible, so the person's identity is not shown; no face is visible.2010-08-08December 25 20072007-12-25Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-bordered maroon and gold brocade cloth set on a silver tray. Yellow marigold garlands and white flowers surround the feet, with two small gold kalasha-style vessels near the toes. The person's orange saffron robe drapes across the right side of the frame, and the orange cloth beneath gives a warm background. This appears to be a padapuja, a ritual washing and worship of the feet.2010-07-24Close-up photograph of a bare foot in the foreground, resting on a heap of loose flower garlands and petals of yellow marigolds, pink and red blossoms, and white jasmine strands. The foot belongs to a figure wearing orange-saffron robes, whose fabric fills the upper frame. Scattered petals and a few small white flower pieces lie on the foot and robe. A dark wooden edge is visible at the lower left. No face is visible, and no one can be identified from the frame.2007-12-25Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a reddish-brown patterned mat placed on an orange cushioned seat with ornate gold carved edging. The figure wears orange saffron cloth draped over the legs, and a garland of white flowers with green leaves is wrapped around the ankle. Scattered pink petals lie on the mat and cushion.Close-up of bare feet and orange-saffron robes standing on a white cloth laid over a stone surface, encircled by a thick garland of red flowers, white jasmine strands and green leaves. Scattered white petals lie on the cloth and stone. An orange towel rests at right. The wearer's face is not visible; only the lower legs and feet are shown.2008-08-02Close photo of bare feet resting on a golden-brown silk cushion placed on an orange cloth, with yellow marigold garlands and white flowers around them. The person's orange robe drapes over the right side of the frame. A golden ornament and a small red flower sit near the toes. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual washing or worship of feet. The person's face is not visible, so the figure is described only by the visible feet and robe. The orange cloth covers the floor and the seat beneath the cushion.2010-07-24Close view of a pair of bare feet resting on a golden throne or seat, covered with rose petals, white chrysanthemum flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The person wears an orange-saffron robe visible at the top right. Gold decorative bowls and small golden objects are scattered among the petals on the golden ornate surface. The feet are being honoured with flower offerings, a padapuja-style act of devotion. A small round image is partly visible among the flowers.2010-08-14