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Close photo of a padapuja ritual: a person in white clothing pours water from a small golden cup over the bare feet of a figure draped in orange-red robes, standing on an ornate gold-carved pedestal. A silver-rimmed tray beneath the feet holds pink and red flower petals, green leaves and small golden cups. The person's wrist wears a silver watch and bangles, and a ring is visible on one finger. Only the lower legs and feet of the robed figure are visible, so no face or other identifying features can be seen.

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August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A photograph of a padapuja ritual. A person in white clothing and a red-beaded wrist band holds a silver plate with flower petals and a silver spoon-like vessel, pouring or offering over bare feet resting on a golden-brown ornate platform. The feet belong to a figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a multi-coloured beaded necklace; their face is not visible. Pink and red rose petals scatter across the silver plate and gilded base. Another person's arm, adorned with a silver bangle, reaches in from the left. A small brass dish of kumkum or vermilion sits at the left edge.2009-09-07Close view of a padapuja ritual on a large ornate gold tray decorated with floral motifs. A pair of bare feet in orange robes rests on a brass plate scattered with coins, while a person in a white shirt with a gold wristwatch and bangle pours water from a small brass vessel over them. Pink roses, red flowers and white jasmine petals surround the feet. Behind, a woman in a red sari holds a small brass bowl, and two brass bowls sit on a silver tray at left. The orange-robed figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so only the ritual foot-washing is described.2011-07-15A padapuja ritual photographed close up. Bare feet of a person in orange-saffron robes stand on a gold-coloured silver tray filled with red and pink flower petals, yellow flowers, white jasmine-like blossoms and small gold oil lamps. A hand in a white sleeve and gold bangle holds a white cup with an incense stick smoking above it, while another hand holds a silver vessel at the right edge. Ornate gold carved panels form the backdrop and a lit lamp glows at the right. Only the feet and legs of the robed figure are visible; no face is shown.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15January 15 20132013-01-15November 20 20112011-11-20A photograph of a padapuja foot-worship ritual. Bare feet in orange-saffron robes rest on an ornate gold tray decorated with embossed floral patterns. A man in a cream-gold kurta leans forward and pours water from a small golden vessel over red and orange rose petals arranged on the tray. Silver bowls holding more orange petals and a red sweet-like offering sit to the right. A dark blurred figure is at the lower right edge.2011-11-05Close 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.2010-08-21A padapuja ritual in progress: a figure in an orange-red robe is seated on a golden throne-like seat with a silver-and-gold tray at the feet, while hands pour water from a golden cup over the feet, which are partly covered in plastic. Flowers in pink, yellow and white and scattered red petals lie on the tray. Another person wearing bangles and golden bracelets assists with the washing, and green leaves frame the scene behind. Only hands, arms and parts of the robed figure are visible.2009-08-15