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April 20 2014

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June 12 20142014-06-12 +1 copiesFebruary 06 20142014-02-06Close-up of a pair of bare feet in a padapuja, with the orange-robed wearer standing on a gold-decorated dais. Red roses, pink petals and white jasmine flowers are placed over the feet and around the ankles. Silver bowls holding more pink flowers and white blossoms sit to the left, and a silver vessel with a spout is visible at right. Small gold containers stand on the golden platform, and the background shows ornate gold carving.2010-08-21January 13 20132013-01-13October 03 20142014-10-03Close overhead photograph of bare feet standing on a gold ornamental tray decorated with a floral padapuja arrangement. Pink roses, white jasmine-like blossoms, yellow plumeria and orange marigolds form a sole-shaped outline around a gold sandal-shaped plate with small jeweled knobs. Silver bowls holding orange and white offerings and a pink hibiscus flower sit at the edges of the tray.2013-07-09September 07 20142014-09-07 +1 copiesNovember 10 20132013-11-10Close-up photograph of bare feet in a padapuja ritual, standing on a gold-toned ornate platform. The person wears orange-saffron cloth draped over the legs. The feet are decorated with red roses, white jasmine flowers and petals. Around them are silver bowls holding pink lotus-like flowers, white blossoms and red roses, plus small gold vessels, with a silver container at the right edge. The gold background is richly carved.2010-08-21July 06 20132013-07-06Close-up photo of a pada-puja, the ritual washing and worship of feet. Bare feet in an orange-saffron garment rest on an ornate gold tray decorated with repoussé scrollwork. White jasmine-type flowers and red rose petals are scattered over the feet and tray. Small gold cups with purple-tipped finials stand on the tray, and silver bowls holding offerings such as grain or sweets and a clear liquid sit at the top edge.2010-08-05November 21 20132013-11-21 +1 copies