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Close photograph of a ritual scene dominated by a heap of pink and yellow flower petals spread across the lower frame. At the upper left, a bronze or metallic figure's bare foot rests on a sculpted base, with a purple flower garland and a yellow-orange garland draped nearby. At upper right, long white jasmine-style garlands with green leaves hang beside the petals. The image is blurred and no people are clearly visible, so this appears to be an abhishekam or padapuja offering of flowers at a murti.

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Close overhead photo of a padapuja: a pair of bare feet rests on a large brass tray filled with red, pink, yellow and white flower petals, with two ornate brass knobs with red stones at the centre. A silver vessel with flowers sits at the right edge and a small silver bowl at top left. The feet are the focus; the rest of the frame is flower petals and metalwork. No face is visible.2013-06-24August 07 20172017-08-07October 21 20062006-10-21Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a gold-rimmed ornate plate filled with pink, red and yellow rose petals and a white frangipani flower. The foot is adorned with a garland of pink roses, white flowers and gold beads wrapped around the ankle. A small gold vessel sits among the petals, and a golden surface with a silver tray is visible in the blurred background. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual washing and honouring of a person's feet with flowers. Only a foot and ankle are visible, so the person cannot be counted or identified.2017-07-26A close photograph of a seated figure's feet on a gold-toned throne or peetha, the bare golden-brown foot wearing an ankle chain and white dhoti hem with gold border. Garlands of white, pink, yellow and green flowers drape the seat and the figure's legs, with loose pink and magenta petals scattered on the floor. A small dark bowl with white contents sits at left. The setting is a worship room with wooden flooring. The figure's face is not visible, so no identity is asserted here.2006-10-21June 07 20132013-06-07Close photograph of a seated figure's bare feet resting on a heap of yellow marigold and pink and white petals scattered over the floor, a padapuja style offering. The figure wears an orange saffron garment and a garland of yellow and red flowers hangs at the waist. Gold-coloured footrests or a low dais frame the feet, with white draped cloth and orange fabric at the sides. Petals also fall across the saffron cloth.2007-12-25October 23 20132013-10-23Close-up photograph of a ritual tray densely covered with fresh flowers: yellow chrysanthemums, orange roses, pink and red roses, and white blooms arranged in tiers. Polished gold and silver vessels and small brass or gold fittings are visible among the petals. No people are visible in the frame.2013-10-12Close photograph of bare feet resting on a golden padukas-style footwear tray decorated with pink roses, white flowers and red rose petals. A gold-rimmed brass tray with a small gemstone-like ornament and a silver plate with a flower and offerings are visible at the lower edge. The feet appear to be the only physical person visible, with no face shown. The scene suggests a padapuja (foot worship) offering.2013-07-06Close photograph of a deity murti or ritual object heaped with yellow and white marigold and jasmine garlands, pink flower petals and green leaves, set on a dark wooden floor. Beside it lie white jasmine strands, a small coconut, a bottle of oil and a few fruit or shell items. At the top, a figure in a magenta silk sari with gold-brown zari motifs and a dark teal border sits or stands, with a white cloth beside. A silver plate with petals sits at right. No people's faces are visible.2006-10-29August 08 20172017-08-08 +2 copies