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Close view of a bare foot resting on a brass plate heaped with white jasmine-style flowers, placed on a red velvet cushion over an ornate gold-leaf carved stand. The person's dark red-maroon robe and a pink and white flower garland hang from the leg. The foot is being honoured in a pada puja offering. Only the lower leg and foot are visible, so no face is shown.

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June 12 20172017-06-12Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a brass tray filled with white jasmine flowers, pink petals and red blossoms during a padapuja. The foot wears a pink lotus garland with gold beads wrapped around the ankle, and the leg is clad in maroon cloth with a woven border. The tray sits on a red embroidered cushion atop an ornate gold throne-like seat with carved detailing. No face is shown, so the person's identity cannot be established from the image.2017-06-07Close 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 a brass tray filled with white jasmine garlands, red flower petals and pink lotus blossoms during pada puja. The foot belongs to a person wearing maroon-red robes with a gold-bordered hem, and a pink lotus and white flower garland hangs from the ankle. The tray sits on a red velvet cushion on an ornate gold-carved throne stool with gold carved panels behind it. Soft blurred background of gold and warm tones.2017-06-07Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a brass tray filled with white jasmine flowers, during a padapuja ritual. The ankle is adorned with a garland of pink lotus blossoms, white flowers and gold beads, and a pink lotus bud is tucked near the ankle. The person's maroon dhoti or silk wrap is visible above. A red cloth covers the platform beneath the tray, with scattered pink petals and a small gold object on the tray. A blurred background shows other figures in colourful clothing.2017-06-07December 14 20112011-12-14Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a shallow brass plate heaped with white jasmine flowers and petals, set on a red velvet cushion atop an ornate gold throne-like stand. A man's leg in maroon-brown dhoti or robe is visible above, with a long garland of pink lotus blooms, white flowers and green leaves hanging from the ankle area. Behind is a blurred outdoor scene with a tiered temple tower. Such padapuja foot offering shows devotees honouring the feet. No face is visible; the a person candidate is not identifiable from appearance here.2017-06-07June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesClose-up of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved floral panels and maroon velvet cushions, draped in a rust-red robe with a gold border. A long white and green flower garland with a gold rope hangs across the lap. Bare feet rest on a maroon velvet footstool over a striped tiger-skin cloth, with a red patterned carpet beneath and a gold stand at the left edge. Only the legs, hands and feet are visible; the face is out of frame. Red fabric hangs in the background at right.2015-10-22 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a red cushioned seat, with the figure's legs wrapped in a red and cream garment with a patterned gold-edged border. Two small brass cups sit beneath the foot, surrounded by a low arrangement of white, yellow, orange and pink flower petals and a garland of marigolds and red roses along the golden base of the seat. The lower body is visible but no face is shown; the person is seated or standing on a dais.2011-09-30June 07 20172017-06-07April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copies