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Close photograph of a person's bare feet resting on a small dark metal miniature temple-tower model set on a gold-embossed ceremonial platform. Lemons or yellow citrus fruits are placed around the metal structure, with a yellow flower near them. The person wears a deep maroon garment with a gold border. The background is blurred with pink and purple fabric.

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August 25 20172017-08-25August 14 20172017-08-14Close-up photo of a person's bare feet in maroon-red robes resting on two ornate metal sandal stands or padukas set on a gold-embossed ritual platform. Garlands of yellow and white flowers with pink roses drape across the scene, with a bundle of green betel leaves, pink flowers and lemons or limes placed between the feet. The feet are shown in a ritual padapuja-style offering; the person is not visible above the feet, so no face or identity cue is shown. Gold brocade and a metal rod appear at the upper left.2017-08-25July 22 20132013-07-22August 14 20172017-08-14July 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copiesAugust 14 20172017-08-14Close photo of a seated person's bare feet pressing down onto two small metal sandal-like stands with spiked bristles and yellow lemons placed beneath them, a ritual gesture of stepping on spiked objects. The person wears a brown garment with gold border and a red flower garland hangs at the side. Behind is an ornate gold-carved throne or chair with a zebra-striped cloth draped over it, and a red carpeted platform below. Only feet and limbs are visible, so no face-based identity is possible.2016-03-02Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a pair of bronze padukas (sandals) with raised pegs and small yellow fruits placed beneath them, set on an ornate silver-covered pedestal. The feet are wrapped in the lower edge of an orange-red garment with a gold zari border. Pink roses and white flower garlands drape over the scene. The figure is only partially visible, showing feet and legs; no face or upper body is shown.2017-05-31July 08 20172017-07-08 +2 copiesClose-up of a bare foot stepping on a bronze spiked footrest studded with yellow lemons, a common ritual element in the foot-pressing or padapuja-style practice. The foot belongs to a person in a red sari with gold border, visible at upper right. The footrest rests on an orange cushion, with a red velvet cloth and patterned mat beside it. No faces are visible and no other people appear in the frame.2016-01-03May 09 20172017-05-09