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Close-up photograph of a bare foot in the foreground, resting on a heap of loose flower garlands and petals of yellow marigolds, pink and red blossoms, and white jasmine strands. The foot belongs to a figure wearing orange-saffron robes, whose fabric fills the upper frame. Scattered petals and a few small white flower pieces lie on the foot and robe. A dark wooden edge is visible at the lower left. No face is visible, and no one can be identified from the frame.

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December 25 20072007-12-25February 24 20072007-02-24Close view of a person's bare feet wearing gold-toned ornate sandals or padukas, resting on a white cloth scattered with yellow marigolds, pink petals and white jasmine flowers. The person wears orange saffron robes draped over the legs. A woven mat with red and white patterns lies beneath. Presented as a padukas ritual during a sandal procession.2007-02-24Close-up of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-patterned silk cushion placed on a brass plate, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and white flowers. The feet belong to a person wearing a saffron-orange robe that drapes over the right side of the frame. Two small gold kalasha-style vessels with red flower accents sit between the toes and the cushion, and red tasselled fabric hangs around the edges. The orange cloth beneath the scene suggests an outdoor ritual setting. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual washing or worship of feet, with the person receiving the offering. Only the feet and robe are visible, so the person's face is not shown.2010-07-24Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-bordered maroon and gold brocade cloth set on a silver tray. Yellow marigold garlands and white flowers surround the feet, with two small gold kalasha-style vessels near the toes. The person's orange saffron robe drapes across the right side of the frame, and the orange cloth beneath gives a warm background. This appears to be a padapuja, a ritual washing and worship of the feet.2010-07-24Close-up photograph of a person's bare feet wearing gold padukas (holy sandals) resting on a white cloth with gold borders, surrounded by scattered yellow marigolds, pink petals and white jasmine flowers. The person wears a saffron/orange robe, and a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers hangs at the right edge. The floor has a red and white patterned mat, with a white backdrop behind. Only the lower body and feet are visible; no face is shown, so no identity is attributed.2007-02-24Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a patterned brown and cream floor mat with footprint-like designs, scattered with yellow and white petals. Draped over the lower legs is an orange garment, with a white cloth with gold embroidery at the right edge. A garland of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves lies across the feet and mat. Only the feet and lower garments are visible, so the person's identity is not shown; no face is visible.2010-08-08Close view of a pair of bare feet resting on a golden throne or seat, covered with rose petals, white chrysanthemum flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The person wears an orange-saffron robe visible at the top right. Gold decorative bowls and small golden objects are scattered among the petals on the golden ornate surface. The feet are being honoured with flower offerings, a padapuja-style act of devotion. A small round image is partly visible among the flowers.2010-08-14February 24 20072007-02-24July 17 20122012-07-17August 14 20162016-08-14Close-up photograph of a person's bare feet resting on a heap of loose flowers. The figure wears orange robes. The feet are on a golden peetha or platform edged with carved gold trim, surrounded by yellow marigold blossoms, white jasmine and pink flower petals. A small marking is visible on one toe.2007-12-25