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Close view of a padapuja offering: a pair of bare feet at the top edge rests above silver ritual vessels filled with yellow turmeric or saffron-coloured liquid, red hibiscus flowers with green leaves, white and yellow flower petals, rose petals, and a silver spoon and ladle in a shallow silver tray. Ornately engraved silver bowls and a golden vessel complete the arrangement. No people beyond the feet are visible, and no a person candidate is identifiable from appearance.

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Close view of a bare foot resting among silver ritual vessels, decorated with repoussé floral patterns, filled with pink, yellow and red flower petals, white plumeria blossoms and green leaves. A white conch shell with silver fittings and a silver pitcher sit nearby on a metal tray. The foot belongs to a person in the upper frame wearing a gold-bordered red garment. This appears to be a padapuja-style offering of flowers and ritual water to feet.2014-02-11Close view of a ritual worship arrangement on a gold-toned floor. Bare feet and the lower legs of a person in a maroon garment with a wide gold border stand at the top left. Around them are many polished silver bowls and trays holding red, orange, yellow and pink flower petals, a yellow-orange liquid, and silver spouted vessels with white conical tops decorated with green leaves. A central tray is heaped with yellow and pink flowers. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam offering setup; a second person in white is partly visible at the top. A small purple logo appears at the top left.2013-08-12A close-up photograph of ritual worship items on silver and gold trays. In the foreground a white conch shell (shankha) with an ornate silver rim and fitting sits on a silver plate, decorated with pink and yellow petals and green leaves, with a small red bead hanging from it. Around it are silver bowls, some holding white and pink flower petals, and a gold-toned tray with yellow flowers at the edge. No people are visible; the scene is an arrangement of puja articles.2013-07-09 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of bare feet resting on a golden tray filled with red, pink, and yellow rose petals and marigolds. Only the lower legs and feet of a person in a gold-bordered orange-brown garment are visible. Around the feet are polished silver bowls holding honey-coloured liquid, rose petals and flowers, and silver vessels with spouts, with a small brass cup among the petals. The setting suggests a padapuja, a ritual of washing and honouring the feet with flowers and offerings. No face is visible, so no individual is identified.2013-10-19September 05 20132013-09-05Close view of a ritual offering arrangement on ornate silver and gilt trays. Silver bowls and small silver cups hold yellow and orange marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves, with a small brass vessel and a bowl of golden liquid. A bare foot in the upper left, with an orange-and-cream-striped cloth, suggests a seated priest or devotee nearby. Scattered petals and a water vessel complete the puja setup.2013-08-04Close-up of bare feet resting on a gold tray filled with red roses, yellow marigolds, orange petals and pink roses, part of a padapuja ritual. A saffron-orange silk garment edged with gold is visible at the top left. Around the tray sit many polished silver bowls and small silver vessels holding yellow liquid, petals and cups, with a silver spoon and a small brass lamp among the flowers. Only the feet and clothing are visible; no face is shown.2013-10-19Close view of a padapuja ritual: a pair of bare feet rests on a bed of red roses, yellow marigolds and white plumeria flowers on a gold tray. Around them are silver bowls holding orange and yellow flowers, orange liquid, and a silver kalasha-style vessel. The feet and a hem of gold-bordered red cloth are visible at the top edge. No face is shown, so the person's identity cannot be determined.2013-11-04September 19 20132013-09-19June 24 20132013-06-24November 05 20132013-11-05Close-up of an arranged puja offering on polished silver and gold-toned trays. Red hibiscus blossoms, yellow roses, pink carnations, white frangipani-like flowers and red roses are heaped among small silver bowls holding yellow turmeric or kumkum paste and red powder. A silver kalasha-style vessel with a white cloth is visible at right, and a red-and-gold cloth lies at the upper left. No people are visible; the scene shows only ritual flower offerings and vessels.2013-09-09