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Close photo of a padapuja ritual: bare feet in orange cloth rest on a gold-brushed silver tray filled with pink and white flower petals. A woman in a white sari with red border, gold bangle and glasses, seen from behind, holds a gold bowl of kumkum and turmeric and applies it to the feet. Another hand steadies the feet. The tray sits on a gold patterned cloth.

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Close-up photograph of a pair of bare male feet being washed during a padapuja ritual. Water glistens on the feet and toes. Around them are polished silver bowls and trays with embossed borders, pink and white flower petals, and a red apple. A gold-toned vessel sits at the right. A man's orange-red garment hem and a red-and-pink floral garland are visible at the top right. The feet are the only visible body parts, so this is one partially visible person.2010-10-12December 21 20122012-12-21Close view of bare feet of a person in an orange-red garment resting on a golden tray during a pada puja, the foot-worship rite. Pink lotus flowers, white jasmine-like petals and a red-stained toe are arranged around the feet. Silver bowls and plates hold red apples, a silver vessel and sliced fruit or flowers, all set on a gold-coloured ceremonial surface. Only feet and lower legs are visible, so the person is not identifiable here.2010-10-12 +1 copiesAugust 13 20132013-08-13August 15 20092009-08-15Close-up photograph of a padapuja ritual: a seated figure in orange-saffron robes has bare feet resting on a silver tray with an elephant-shaped handle, surrounded by red rose petals, yellow marigolds and white flowers. A person in white sleeves and a gold bangle pours milk from a small gold vessel over the feet, while two gold cups stand on the tray and the golden throne-like base is visible behind.2009-08-15Close-up photo of a pair of bare feet resting on a silver tray filled with white jasmine flowers, with a white lotus bloom placed beside the toes. The feet wear a gold ring on a toe, and the figure's orange garment with gold border hangs above them. The tray sits on an ornate gold pedestal, and the scene suggests a padapuja foot-worship ritual. Only feet and clothing are visible, so no face or full person is shown.2012-06-03 +1 copiesJuly 12 20172017-07-12 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a padapuja ritual. Two people's hands pour water from a gold cup over bare feet resting on a gold tray filled with pink and yellow flower petals. The feet belong to a figure wearing orange-saffron cloth draped over the lap, seated before a backdrop of green leaves. A small gold lamp or ritual item sits among the petals, and red petals are scattered on the gold stand. One person wears gold bangles and a gold ring. The tray has a silver elephant-head spout. The person being honoured is only partially visible, so no identity is established.2009-08-15A photograph of a seated man in a pink and gold turban and white shawl, heavily adorned with red and white flower garlands, gold necklaces and bangles, sitting on a bed of pink rose petals in front of a large floral arrangement of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. A woman in a white top and a man in a white shirt, white dhoti and brown knitted cap reach forward to hold his hands. Behind them a gold throne-like chair with a red cushion and a painted forest backdrop appear, with a figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads at the left edge. a person appears as the central figure seated in ceremonial dress, with the honouring flowers and petals indicating a garlanded reception. Three physical people are visible prominently.2013-01-06October 15 20112011-10-15August 15 20092009-08-15