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Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a silver tray decorated with red and orange marigold petals. The person wears orange-saffron robes with a yellow-gold trim at the hem. Behind, an ornate gold and orange shrine or throne-like setting with bright metallic decorations is visible. Scattered red petals lie on a patterned orange-and-brown cloth draped over a table. Only the foot and lower robe are visible, with no face shown.

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February 16 20132013-02-16Close-up photograph of a bare foot in a padapuja setting. The foot, with an orange-saffron cloth edged in gold hem at the left, rests on a silver tray scattered with red and orange flower petals, set on an orange and brown patterned cloth with fringe. The blurred background shows warm golden and orange decorative elements. Only the foot and lower garment are visible; no face is shown, so the person cannot be identified and is described only by role as a devotee receiving padapuja.2013-02-16Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a silver tray decorated with floral motifs, set on an embroidered orange cloth with tassel fringe. Red and orange flower petals and marigold blossoms surround the foot. The person wears an orange-red garment with a yellow-gold border. The blurred background shows ornate golden and orange decor.2013-02-16Close-up photo of a seated person's bare feet resting on a beige cloth, with orange and gold silk garment visible above. Red and yellow flower garlands lie along the cloth beside the feet. Only the feet and lower garment are visible; no face or full body is shown. The person's identity cannot be determined from the visible evidence.2011-12-24Close-up photograph of a bare foot in a ritual foot-washing (padapuja) setting. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a yellow border stands with one bare foot resting on a silver tray, while an unseen hand in a white sleeve pours water from a small silver cup over the foot. Scattered red and orange flower petals and marigold garlands lie on an embroidered orange cloth, and a blurred ornate gold and copper background shows a temple or altar setting.2013-02-16April 29 20142014-04-29Close-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 resting on a round silver puja plate during a pada puja. The person wears orange saffron cloth with a gold border. The plate holds white flower petals, green leaves, a pink lotus, a small brass kalasha-style vessel and a silver tray. A dark-skinned hand holding a green leaf appears at the right edge. The background is a white wall and a red cloth covering a table.2011-10-09Close photo of a bare foot in an orange-saffron robe resting on an ornate gold tray with embossed floral patterns. The foot is seated on a gilded throne-like seat with red upholstery. Beside the tray lie white jasmine-like flowers, pink petals and a strand of beads. The foot appears to be a padapuja-style honouring of a seated spiritual figure, though only the feet of the person are visible; no face is shown. A black microphone stand is at the right edge.2010-11-01July 12 20172017-07-12 +1 copiesClose-up of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-patterned silk cushion placed on a brass plate, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and white flowers. The feet belong to a person wearing a saffron-orange robe that drapes over the right side of the frame. Two small gold kalasha-style vessels with red flower accents sit between the toes and the cushion, and red tasselled fabric hangs around the edges. The orange cloth beneath the scene suggests an outdoor ritual setting. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual washing or worship of feet, with the person receiving the offering. Only the feet and robe are visible, so the person's face is not shown.2010-07-24Close photo of a seated person in saffron-orange robes with a gold-edged border, bare foot extended and touching the base of an ornate silver stand with floral repoussé engraving and lion-paw feet. Scattered yellow, orange and red rose petals lie on a red floor. A second person in orange robes sits beside them, and a dark bracelet is visible on a wrist. The scene suggests a sacred ritual setting with a silver pedestal.2018-04-14