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August 24 2012

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August 24 20122012-08-24May 24 20172017-05-24April 09 20132013-04-09May 24 20172017-05-24July 20 20122012-07-20Close-up photograph of a bare foot in an orange-saffron garment with a gold-bordered hem resting on a silver tray. A hand with a henna-like tattoo holds a clear bowl and sprinkles or pours liquid over the foot, a padapuja style foot-washing. Ornate gold-embossed throne or peetha fabric and gold ritual vessels surround the scene, with a red flower petal on the tray. Only the feet and hand of people are visible; no face is shown.2013-02-07August 15 20092009-08-15Close-up photo of a padapuja ritual: a bare foot in an orange-saffron garment with gold border rests on a silver plate with pink lotus flowers and a silver elephant-spout vessel. A garland of white jasmine and pink flowers hangs from the leg. A hand with gold bangles offers flowers at the foot. The foot rests on an ornate gold-leaf pedestal with floral relief carving, with a steel bowl at the lower right.2012-06-02Close-up photo of a puja setting. A hand rests on a golden tray at lower left, and the arm wears a red silk garment with gold zari border. Red and white flowers and green leaves lie on the left. Behind is a golden deity murti or ornament with a crown-like top and a tall brass lamp stand on a red cloth. Right foreground shows a silver vessel with pink flowers and incense sticks.2011-05-17Close view of a seated person's bare feet resting on a gold-toned ornate tray during a padapuja. The person wears an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland with red roses draped over the knee. Around the feet are silver bowls holding red apples, pink lotus flowers, white flowers and small offerings, and a silver-rimmed bowl sits beside them. Ornate gold carved panels form the background. A small purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-09-07August 15 20092009-08-15October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copies