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A devotee in a white shirt and cream trousers kneels at lower left, pouring water from a silver vessel with a spout over the feet of a seated figure. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a large garland of orange and yellow marigolds with green leaves, and sits on a red velvet-covered gold throne. A silver tray or plate with flowers lies beneath the feet, and a red and white floral garland rests on the throne's side. The scene suggests a foot-washing ritual, padapuja. A gold bangle and a ring are visible on the devotee's hands, and another person's hand with a ring is visible at lower right. Visible people: the kneeling devotee, the seated figure, and a partially visible person at right.

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A photograph of a padapuja ritual. A seated figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a long garland of orange and yellow flowers draped over the legs, has bare feet placed on a silver tray. A man in a white shirt and cream trousers, wearing a gold bangle and ring, pours water from a silver vessel over the feet. Red velvet cushions, a gold-framed throne base, white jasmine garlands and red flowers surround the scene. The seated figure's face is not visible. Two people are visible: the seated figure and the pouring attendant, plus a partially visible hand at the lower right.2009-08-02A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes being given padapuja at a gilded throne. The figure wears a white and pink flower garland and a red-threaded wrist band, and his bare feet rest on a silver plate of offerings on a red cushion. A woman in a white sari with gold bangles pours or offers liquid from a small vessel onto the feet. Beside him, a young man in orange clothing sits and watches the rite. Red tiger-striped cushions and gold throne panels frame the scene.2009-08-09August 13 20092009-08-13August 15 20092009-08-15Close photo of a padapuja ritual: a person in orange robes sits with bare feet resting on a large ornate silver and gold tray, while a hand in cream sleeve pours water or applies it over the feet. Pink flowers and scattered petals lie on the tray and white cloth. A second hand in orange sleeve holds a small gold ritual vessel with a handle beside the tray. The feet are adorned with a small gold ornament on one toe.2009-09-10August 13 20092009-08-13Close-up photograph of a padapuja ritual. A person in white clothing holds a golden vessel and pours liquid over the bare feet of a seated figure wearing saffron-orange robes. The seated figure's hand, wearing a rudraksha bracelet, dries the feet with an orange cloth. The feet rest on a richly embossed gold surface, with white flowers and gold-toned ornaments scattered in the foreground. No faces are visible.2010-08-28Close photograph of a seated figure draped in orange saffron cloth with gold border, wearing a garland of green leaves and pink flowers across the chest. Seated on a red cushioned seat with ornate gold carved throne base. In the foreground, a hand in white sleeve pours or offers from a gold cup into a silver-toned tray containing pink flowers, green leaves and small brass items; another hand is partly visible at the right edge. The figure's face is not visible, so no identification is made.2009-08-13August 02 20092009-08-02A devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels and performs padapuja, washing or offering to the feet of a seated figure draped in orange-saffron cloth. The seated figure's bare feet rest on a red velvet cushion with gold-embroidered border, scattered with rice grains. Garlands of white and orange flowers, including roses, lie in the foreground, and a brass bowl sits at the lower edge. Other people in yellow and white clothing stand behind, one holding a black bag. Ritual foot worship is visible; the seated figure's face is not shown.2009-07-07A close crop of a ritual foot-washing (padapuja) in progress. A seated figure wearing a saffron-orange kurta and bare feet rests on a gold-trimmed throne with a red velvet cushion, with a long orange-and-red flower garland draped over the feet. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and beige trousers, wearing a white-beaded wrist band, pours water from a cup over the feet. A silver pooja vessel with a small silver figure sits on the red cushion, and a white floral garland hangs on the left side of the throne. Another person in an orange garment appears at the right edge.2009-08-02Close-up photo of a padapuja ritual. A figure in saffron-orange robes wears a garland of white jasmine and red roses. A person in white clothing, wearing a metal wristwatch, pours water from a gold cup over a foot resting on a silver tray decorated with flower petals and green leaves. The silver tray has an elephant-head spout and sits on a red cushion beside ornate gold furniture. Smoke rises from the tray, and loose petals lie on the cushion.2009-08-13