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Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet standing on two ornate gold padukas (sandals) placed on a red velvet cloth scattered with white rice grains, rose petals and flower garlands, a ritual padapuja. The feet belong to a person wearing saffron-orange robes at the right edge; a white cloth hangs at the left and a gold vessel rests at the top. The gold padukas have small raised knobs.

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Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on ornate gold sandals with curled, pointed tips and detailed relief decoration, set on a plain beige floor beside a red-edged patterned carpet. A gold-decorated throne or seat base with intricate relief work is visible at the upper left, and red and gold fabric hangs nearby. The feet belong to a seated person whose face and body are not visible.2015-09-12 +1 copiesHDH-holy-feet +1 copiesDecember 26 20112011-12-26Close-up photograph of bare feet resting on a red cushion, seated on a golden ornate tray with flower petals scattered around. The person wears orange saffron cloth draped over the legs, and a second person in white with a rudraksha mala is visible at the upper left beside a golden bowl. Petals dot the cushion and tray.2009-07-07Close-up photo of a pair of bare feet standing on a shallow silver metal tray lined with red petals and white flowers, set on a red cushion. The person wears orange cloth at the ankles. Gold-toned ornamental stands sit beside each foot, with pink and white petals scattered around. This shows a padapuja, the ritual worship of the feet, with flower offerings arranged around the feet. Only feet and orange-clad ankles are visible, so no face or identifying features can be seen.2009-12-03Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet being washed in a padapuja ritual. The feet, with visible hair on the ankles and toes, rest in a gold-coloured vessel. Red and pink rose petals, white flowers and small gold-coloured pots or bells surround them. A hand, partly visible at the upper left, holds the foot. An orange cloth edge appears at the top left. The feet belong to a person seated in the ritual, and no face is visible.2010-08-21Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet standing in an ornate gold-coloured ceremonial tray, the foot-washing vessel used in padapuja. The person wears orange-saffron loose trousers rolled at the ankles. The tray is decorated with embossed floral and paisley motifs and a beaded rim. A pink flower lies between the feet, and two gold-and-jewel-capped cone ornaments with red tips rest near the toes. The orange cushion beneath the tray matches the clothing. The feet are the only visible human body parts, with no face shown.Close photo of a pair of bare feet standing in a silver tray during a padapuja ritual. The feet belong to a person wearing orange-saffron garments, and the tray holds a pink flower and two golden foot-shaped ornaments with red stones. A red and gold embroidered cushion sits beneath the tray, and a silver vessel with an elephant-head handle lies to the right on a white cloth. Behind is a gold-tasselled satin draping and a patterned rug. The lower legs and feet are the only human parts visible.2009-09-10Close-up photograph of bare feet resting on a golden tray decorated with yellow marigolds and white jasmine-like flowers. The person wears an orange-saffron cloth with a gold border. Two small ornate gold kalasha-shaped finials sit beside the feet. Silver ritual vessels, a silver conch-shaped container, a red fruit and additional marigolds surround the tray. Only the lower legs and feet of one person are visible, with the face not shown.2012-07-07July 18 20122012-07-18Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet standing in a large polished gold-coloured metal tray with embossed rim. Golden coins with small embossed designs are placed on the toes and top of the feet, and small yellow petals are scattered around them. The person wears a pale cream and gold-bordered dhoti. Fresh white flowers and green leaves appear at the upper left. Only the feet and lower garment are visible; no face or full body is shown.2010-01-01May 20 20162016-05-20