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Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti's bare foot and ankle on a wooden ratha or procession platform, decorated with a thick garland of white jasmine flowers, red roses or marigold-like blooms, and green leaves. A gold anklet is visible on the ankle. Yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers frame the foot. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated feet of the procession deity during a ratha yatra.

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June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesJanuary 12 20132013-01-12 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a bare foot resting among heaps of flowers, including white chrysanthemum-type blossoms, red roses and yellow marigold petals, with a few green leaves. A hand is placed beside the foot, and a pair of thin gold bangles or rings lies among the blooms. Gold beaded ornaments are visible at the left edge. The foot is not connected to a visible person's body beyond the ankle, and no face is shown. The scene suggests a padapuja offering of flowers at a feet of a revered figure.2016-07-19July 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesOctober 21 20062006-10-21Close photo of bare feet resting on an ornate silver padukas-style pedestal decorated with embossed floral and scroll motifs. A long garland of yellow and white marigolds drapes over the feet and pedestal, and the wearer's legs are clothed in rust-red dhoti or pants with a gold zari border. A red flower sits near the heel. The background is dark blue draped cloth. No faces are visible and no person can be clearly identified.2018-02-13Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on an ornate gold-toned metal tray filled with rose petals, yellow marigold petals and white flowers. The foot is bare with visible toes and hair on the ankle, and the wearer's orange-red garment with gold border is visible at the top left. The tray sits on a golden surface, and a second metal plate appears at the top right. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual washing or worship of the feet with flowers.2017-08-02A small gold-coloured deity murti stands on a gold pedestal, draped in a gold sari and silver jewellery, dressed with a dense garland of white jasmine and yellow marigold strands and red and pink flowers. A bare foot in white clothing with a maroon border steps onto the pedestal at left. Brass items including a bell, a steel bowl and a kalasha-like vessel sit at the base amid scattered petals and flowers, indicating a puja or abhishekam setting.2006-10-30A close photograph of a pair of ornate brass footwear-shaped objects resting on a white silk cloth, heaped with fresh white tuberose garlands, yellow marigolds, red rose petals and purple flower petals. The padukas-style metal sandals are set at the centre, with two gold-toned pillar-like fittings rising from them. No people are visible in the frame.2010-01-09Close-up of a bare foot with a gold anklet and toe rings resting among fresh flowers: red roses, white jasmine and marigold garlands, with yellow citrus fruits and a flower-strewn tray in the foreground. The scene appears to be a padapuja-style offering of flowers at a devotee's or guru's feet. Only a single foot is visible; no face or full body is shown.2016-07-19May 30 20172017-05-30May 30 20172017-05-30