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Close-up of a bronze deity statue's bare feet on a pedestal, wrapped in a maroon cloth. Thick white and red flower garlands frame the image on both sides. Ornate gold anklets with beaded detailing encircle the ankles, and a single red rose lies between the feet. Above the cloth hangs a large jewelled pendant of red stones, white pearl drops and a central blue gem on a chain. Statues and garlands only; no physical people are visible.

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December 17 20172017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti stands in a shrine framed by dense garlands of pink, red, yellow and white flowers, with purple accents and green leaves. The figure wears a brown and red cloth wrap, a brown turban-like headdress with a decorative gold-and-red brooch, and an ornate beaded and jewelled costume with red, teal and green stones. It stands on a gold lion-faced pedestal, and a photo credit appears in the lower right corner.2017-06-08Close photograph of a gold deity murti decorated for worship, wearing a large crown of pearls, red coral beads and gold-toned stones, with a pink and white flower garland draped across the chest and a gold shoulder ornament. Gilded ornaments and jewelled pendants fill the frame, and a gold-brown silk cloth with metallic thread lies beside it. Partial hands of an attendant appear at the lower edge, and a gold-embroidered black fabric edge runs along the top.2014-05-10June 12 20172017-06-12Close-up of a pair of bare feet being worshipped in a padapuja ritual. A figure's feet, with a gold anklet set with stones and a strand of rudraksha beads on one ankle, rest on a silver tray. Around them lie yellow marigold petals, red roses and white flowers. Behind, silver bowls and a kalasha-like vessel hold offerings and flowers on a gold-toned cloth. A silver footwear-shaped item and a flower-decorated plate sit in the lower foreground. Only the feet and ankles are visible, so no face is shown.2017-05-24Close view of a deity murti's lower body standing on a gold pedestal before a gold-framed niche. The figure wears a rust-brown dhoti and an ornate white-and-gold jewelled necklace and anklets. Long garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers with green leaves hang on both sides. A draped blue and gold brocade cloth lies at the base. Red curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.2017-11-11Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a bed of red, pink, yellow and white flowers at a ritual puja setup. The feet wear a gold anklet with a beaded rudraksha-style strand and a gold-toned ornament. The person is wearing a deep red-orange silk sari with gold zari border. Surrounding them are silver puja vessels, a silver spoon, pieces of sandalwood or camphor, green grass blades and a small brass lamp. A gold-embroidered cloth lies in the upper left. The scene suggests a padapuja, a ritual washing and worship of the feet.2017-05-30A close-up of a bronze-coloured statue seated on a gold throne, adorned with red roses and white jasmine garlands. The figure wears a deep maroon turban with a red beaded band, a maroon robe, and an ornate jewelled necklace of red, blue and white stones with a large dark blue central gem. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Gold and red floral garlands frame the figure on the right, and a crescent moon ornament appears at upper left. This depicts a statue, not a physical person present in the scene.2018-04-24July 28 20172017-07-28 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a brass tray filled with white and red flowers during a padapuja. A white jasmine garland with red roses and green leaves hangs over the ankle, and a small gold ornament sits on the tray beside the foot. Part of a maroon silk garment with a gold zari border is visible above, and a blurred orange-clad figure stands in the background. The2017-06-12Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a shallow brass plate heaped with white jasmine flowers and petals, set on a red velvet cushion atop an ornate gold throne-like stand. A man's leg in maroon-brown dhoti or robe is visible above, with a long garland of pink lotus blooms, white flowers and green leaves hanging from the ankle area. Behind is a blurred outdoor scene with a tiered temple tower. Such padapuja foot offering shows devotees honouring the feet. No face is visible; the a person candidate is not identifiable from appearance here.2017-06-07