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Close view of a padapuja ritual: a pair of bare feet rests on a brass tray heaped with red roses, yellow and white flowers, surrounded by silver bowls of red flowers, a silver conch-shaped vessel, and small bowls of yellow liquid. Brass cups and a silver-rimmed conch sit on the tray. Only the feet of one person are visible, partially cropped at the top of the frame. Gilded ornate decoration fills the background.

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November 04 20132013-11-04Close photo of a bare foot in a red garment with gold border resting on a gold-patterned ceremonial surface amid puja offerings. Silver bowls and trays hold orange liquid, white and pink flowers, red roses, green leaves and a silver kalasha-style vessel. Plumeria and rose petals are scattered around the foot. Only a foot and a partial red-clad leg are visible, with no face shown.2013-04-01Close view of a padapuja offering: a bare foot rests on a golden tray heaped with red roses, yellow marigolds and white plumeria flowers. Around it are polished silver bowls and cups holding saffron-coloured paste, marigolds and rose petals, plus a silver conical vessel and small silver boxes. Some attendant wears a gold-bordered silk garment at the top edge. No faces are visible. The scene suggests a foot-worship ritual with flowers and sacred offerings.2013-11-04Close view of a padapuja-style offering: bare feet of a person in an orange-red sari with gold border rest on a bed of red carnations, pink and orange flowers, yellow blossoms and white frangipani. Silver bowls and plates filled with orange liquid and ornate silver vessels surround the feet on gilded trays. No faces are visible, so no identity is assigned.2013-06-23September 07 20142014-09-07May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copiesJune 26 20132013-06-26June 24 20132013-06-24July 11 20132013-07-11Close view of a ritual offering arrangement on ornate silver and gilt trays. Silver bowls and small silver cups hold yellow and orange marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves, with a small brass vessel and a bowl of golden liquid. A bare foot in the upper left, with an orange-and-cream-striped cloth, suggests a seated priest or devotee nearby. Scattered petals and a water vessel complete the puja setup.2013-08-04April 13 20142014-04-13February 21 20132013-02-21