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Close-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.

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August 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 photo of a padapuja ritual: a person's hand pours water from a small gold cup over bare feet resting on a silver tray decorated with flowers. The feet belong to a figure in an orange-saffron robe, with a yellow and magenta marigold garland at the top of the frame. Pink rose petals and white flowers are scattered on the tray and the gold-plated altar base. The wrist wears gold bangles. Gold ornate carvings and a lotus-like silver rim frame the scene.2009-08-15Close-up photo of a padapuja ritual: a seated figure's bare feet rest on a gold-coloured tray decorated with red and yellow flower petals, a yellow and green flower garland, and white blossoms. A person's bare hand with a gold bangle holds a silver vessel pouring water over the feet. Silver bowls with offerings sit on a gold base, and a silver elephant-spout vessel stands at the right. The figure wears orange-saffron cloth and a yellow-green flower garland. Gold carved panels form the background.2009-08-15Close-up photo of a padapuja ritual: a bare foot resting on a silver tray with pink and white flower petals and a small golden kalasha-style vessel. Several hands hold small golden bowls, one pouring liquid over the foot. A woman's hand with a gold bangle steadies the foot. The person whose foot it is wears an orange-saffron robe. The scene shows a foot-washing offering with flowers and golden vessels on red fabric.2009-10-11August 15 20092009-08-15Close photo of a padapuja ritual: a person in white clothing pours water from a small golden cup over the bare feet of a figure draped in orange-red robes, standing on an ornate gold-carved pedestal. A silver-rimmed tray beneath the feet holds pink and red flower petals, green leaves and small golden cups. The person's wrist wears a silver watch and bangles, and a ring is visible on one finger. Only the lower legs and feet of the robed figure are visible, so no face or other identifying features can be seen.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A padapuja ritual photographed close-up: a seated figure in saffron-orange dhoti and cloth has bare feet resting on a large ornate gold tray heaped with white jasmine and pink and red flowers. A man in a white shirt with a dark pendant necklace and gold bracelet pours liquid or sprinkles from a small gold bowl over the feet, while a woman in a cream sari with a maroon border holds a gold cup and steel tray of small bowls. Gold kalasha-style vessels and brass lamps sit nearby, and another attendant in white with an orange shawl kneels at the right edge. Feet are the main focus rather than the face, so the figure's identity is not evident.2011-07-15January 15 20132013-01-15Close-up photograph of a pada puja in progress. A pair of bare male feet rests on a golden ornate tray covered with yellow and pink flower petals. A hand in the upper left pours water from a silver bowl over the feet. The man wears orange ochre cloth, and a folded orange cloth lies at the left edge. Small brass pots and kalasha vessels sit on the tray beside the petals. No face is visible, so the identity of the person receiving the puja cannot be determined from the image.2010-08-06Close-up photo of a padapuja ritual: a person's hands pour water from a small silver vessel over the bare feet of a figure wearing a bright orange robe. Red and white flower petals and green leaves lie on a gold-coloured ornate tray, with silver bowls and a silver-rimmed plate nearby. The pourer wears a gold ring on one finger. Only hands, feet and orange cloth are visible; no face is shown.2010-08-14