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Close photograph of a padapuja on a gold-toned ornate platform. Pink lotus flowers and white jasmine-like blossoms are arranged on a gilded tray with raised petal-shaped rims. Above, the bare feet of a person in saffron-orange robes rest on the golden step of a red-cushioned seat, the lower half of the body only visible. The feet are being honoured with the floral offering.

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November 02 20102010-11-02Close-up photo of bare feet in orange robes stepping onto a gilded golden platform. Pink lotus flowers and white jasmine-like blossoms are arranged in an ornate gold tray in the foreground. Only the lower legs and feet of one person are visible, with no face shown. Ornately embossed gold surfaces fill the background.2010-11-02Close-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-up photo of a padapuja ritual: a bare foot in an orange-red silk garment with gold border rests on a silver tray filled with pink lotus flowers and white jasmine garlands, with a small gold ornament on the tray. A hand in the lower right holds a silver cup or vessel. The background is ornate gold-toned carved throne or pedestal work. One person's foot and hand are visible, the rest of the person is not shown.2012-05-20Close-up photo of a padapuja ritual: bare feet in orange-saffron cloth rest on a polished silver-and-gold tray, one foot placed among white flower petals and pink lotus blossoms. Silver bowls hold white flower petals, a small silver vessel and a red apple sit nearby, and an ornate silver plate lies at the lower right. A hand on the left reaches toward the offerings. Only the feet and hands of the people are visible, so no whole person can be seen. The feet appear to belong to a person in orange robes, but the figure is not shown fully, so identity is unsure.2010-10-31 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of bare feet in a padapuja, the foot-worship ritual. A person in orange robes sits with bare, dusty feet resting on a golden tray. Around the feet are silver and gilt ritual vessels holding pink rose petals, a silver conch-shaped vessel, small bowls of yellow liquid, and white flower or grain offerings. Only the lower body and feet of the worshipped person are visible; no face shows. The scene reads as padapuja with abhishekam-style offerings laid around the feet.2010-10-30Close view of a puja offering. Bare feet in the upper left rest on a golden surface, with the wearer's orange-saffron garment draped above them. In the foreground, a silver bowl holds a red-and-yellow apple, pink lotus flowers and a silver-cased conch shell, with other silver bowls of white flower petals and garnish beside them. Silver and gold trays surround the scene.2010-10-31 +2 copiesClose-up photo of bare feet resting on a red velvet cushion decorated with red and orange marigold-like flowers and a white flower, set on an ornate gold-toned pedestal. The person's legs wear flowing orange-saffron draped cloth with a gold-toned border. Gold repoussé relief panels form the background. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual worship of feet with flowers, with the feet of a seated figure visible; no face is shown. The saffron cloth is ceremonial dress.2011-08-17November 20 20112011-11-20Close-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.2012-07-07Close photo of bare feet resting on a gold-coloured ceremonial plate heaped with red roses, pink orchids, white flowers and green leaves. A person's hand in white sleeve holds a green leaf and water-washing a foot, while a folded orange cloth lies beside. The wearer's orange robe covers the leg above, and a gold vessel rests at the top edge. Small gold bells sit among the petals. This appears to be a padapuja foot-washing ritual.2010-08-21November 10 20102010-11-10