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Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a tray of silver ritual vessels and flower petals. The feet belong to a man with gold-toned ankle bangles, and one ankle wears a thick gold anklet. Silver bowls, a silver kalasha-style vessel and scattered yellow, pink and red flower petals fill the foreground, with a folded red-and-gold cloth at the left edge. Behind them, another person's hands are folded in greeting, wearing rings and a black wristband, with white cloth and a gold border visible. This appears to be a padapuja or foot-worship ritual at a sacred ceremony.

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May 30 20172017-05-30Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a golden cloth amid a ritual arrangement of polished silver bowls, conch-shaped vessels and lidded silver containers. A rudraksha bead bracelet is worn on the ankle, and the saffron-orange cloth of the garment is visible at the top left, with a garland of pink and white lotus flowers and green beads tied near the ankle. Pink rose petals, red and yellow flowers, a green betel leaf and small offerings surround the feet. A partially visible hand holds a rudraksha mala at the upper right.2017-05-28Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet standing on a gold-embossed ritual platform during a padapuja. The feet wear orange-red clothing at the ankles and are decorated with red kumkum or sindoor on the top of one foot, while pink flower petals, green leaves, and a red garland are draped near the top. Silver plates hold a red apple, pink lotus-like flowers, and shredded white vegetable or flower offerings scattered around the feet. The scene is a worship offering centered on washing or honouring the feet, with the person themselves not visible beyond their lower legs.2010-10-12 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a person's bare feet during a padapuja ritual. The feet, wearing a rudraksha-style bead anklet and a gold anklet, rest on a bed of yellow and red flowers and kusha grass. Silver and brass ritual vessels, a silver conch-shaped vessel, a silver plate with sweets and a small brass lamp surround the feet. The wearer's rust-red silk garment with gold zari border is visible above. A gold-patterned cloth is in the background.2017-05-30Close photo of bare feet in the foreground, the left foot planted on a golden metal tray during a padapuja ritual, with the wearer in an orange-saffron garment whose hem is visible at upper right. Around the feet are silver ritual bowls holding white flowers, shredded white petals, an orange-yellow apple, pink roses and loose white blossoms, with a small gold cup near the roses. A silver spoon and a silver vessel sit on the tray. Behind, a seated person in white clothing with a red thread on the wrist holds an item near the top edge. The composition shows an offering of fruit, flowers and petals at the feet during worship.2010-10-09May 24 20172017-05-24Close-up of a pair of bare feet being worshipped in a padapuja ritual. A figure's feet, with a gold anklet set with stones and a strand of rudraksha beads on one ankle, rest on a silver tray. Around them lie yellow marigold petals, red roses and white flowers. Behind, silver bowls and a kalasha-like vessel hold offerings and flowers on a gold-toned cloth. A silver footwear-shaped item and a flower-decorated plate sit in the lower foreground. Only the feet and ankles are visible, so no face is shown.2017-05-24A padapuja ritual where bare feet of a person in orange saffron robes are being washed with milk poured from a small silver cup held by a hand adorned with gold bangles. Silver plates and bowls hold red roses, white flowers, sliced fruit, a whole yellow apple, and a silver lamp or vessel. Another hand in white sleeve holds a silver bowl above. A devotee's hand in an orange sleeve sits at the lower left edge. Foot-washing ceremony with milk, flowers and fruit offerings on silver trays.2010-10-09 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a pair of bare feet being ceremonially worshipped during a padapuja. The feet are adorned with a white flower garland with blue-centred blossoms and a pink-tinged bud, and rudraksha-style beaded anklets with gold accents. Around the feet lie scattered red, yellow, white and pink flower petals on a golden tray, along with silver and brass puja vessels, a small brass lamp, and silver cups. The person's legs wear a rust-orange garment. The scene conveys a foot-worship ritual with floral offerings.2017-05-30 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a bed of red, pink, yellow and white flowers at a ritual puja setup. The feet wear a gold anklet with a beaded rudraksha-style strand and a gold-toned ornament. The person is wearing a deep red-orange silk sari with gold zari border. Surrounding them are silver puja vessels, a silver spoon, pieces of sandalwood or camphor, green grass blades and a small brass lamp. A gold-embroidered cloth lies in the upper left. The scene suggests a padapuja, a ritual washing and worship of the feet.2017-05-30October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesAugust 05 20102010-08-05