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Close view of a person's bare feet wearing gold-toned ornate sandals or padukas, resting on a white cloth scattered with yellow marigolds, pink petals and white jasmine flowers. The person wears orange saffron robes draped over the legs. A woven mat with red and white patterns lies beneath. Presented as a padukas ritual during a sandal procession.

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February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Close-up photograph of a person's bare feet wearing gold padukas (holy sandals) resting on a white cloth with gold borders, surrounded by scattered yellow marigolds, pink petals and white jasmine flowers. The person wears a saffron/orange robe, and a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers hangs at the right edge. The floor has a red and white patterned mat, with a white backdrop behind. Only the lower body and feet are visible; no face is shown, so no identity is attributed.2007-02-24Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-bordered maroon and gold brocade cloth set on a silver tray. Yellow marigold garlands and white flowers surround the feet, with two small gold kalasha-style vessels near the toes. The person's orange saffron robe drapes across the right side of the frame, and the orange cloth beneath gives a warm background. This appears to be a padapuja, a ritual washing and worship of the feet.2010-07-24Close-up photograph of a bare foot in the foreground, resting on a heap of loose flower garlands and petals of yellow marigolds, pink and red blossoms, and white jasmine strands. The foot belongs to a figure wearing orange-saffron robes, whose fabric fills the upper frame. Scattered petals and a few small white flower pieces lie on the foot and robe. A dark wooden edge is visible at the lower left. No face is visible, and no one can be identified from the frame.2007-12-25Close-up of a pair of bare feet resting on a gold-patterned silk cushion placed on a brass plate, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and white flowers. The feet belong to a person wearing a saffron-orange robe that drapes over the right side of the frame. Two small gold kalasha-style vessels with red flower accents sit between the toes and the cushion, and red tasselled fabric hangs around the edges. The orange cloth beneath the scene suggests an outdoor ritual setting. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual washing or worship of feet, with the person receiving the offering. Only the feet and robe are visible, so the person's face is not shown.2010-07-24January 02 20162016-01-02Close photograph of a figure seated in an orange saffron garment, with a long garland of white jasmine, red and yellow marigolds and pink petals draped over the orange cloth and spilling onto a white cloth with gold borders on a colourful woven mat. Fresh flower petals and loose blossoms lie in the foreground. Only the lower body and lap of the person are visible, and no face or head appears in frame. A dark cable runs along the right edge.2007-02-24Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet resting on a patterned brown and cream floor mat with footprint-like designs, scattered with yellow and white petals. Draped over the lower legs is an orange garment, with a white cloth with gold embroidery at the right edge. A garland of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves lies across the feet and mat. Only the feet and lower garments are visible, so the person's identity is not shown; no face is visible.2010-08-08June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a round silver puja plate during a pada puja. The person wears orange saffron cloth with a gold border. The plate holds white flower petals, green leaves, a pink lotus, a small brass kalasha-style vessel and a silver tray. A dark-skinned hand holding a green leaf appears at the right edge. The background is a white wall and a red cloth covering a table.2011-10-09Close view of a padapuja foot-worship offering. Two bare feet rest on a large ornate gold tray lined with yellow marigold flowers, green leaves and red petals, with vermilion and turmeric-like offerings beneath them. The feet belong to a person wearing orange-saffron robes whose folds are visible at the top left. The tray sits on an orange cushion beside a folded orange cloth. No face is visible.2010-07-22