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September 14 2015

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Close photograph of a seated person in orange saffron robes having their bare feet washed in a shallow metal plate during a padapuja-style ritual. A hand holds a small brass vessel or cup pouring water over the feet, and yellow flowers lie nearby. A folded white cloth with pink and green edges, a red cloth, and scattered rose and marigold petals cover the floor beside a green and striped ceremonial mat. Only feet and hands are visible, with no face shown.2015-09-14August 08 20092009-08-08A close photo of a padapuja ritual: a bare foot resting on a silver tray lined with a maroon velvet cushion is being washed and anointed by a devotee in white clothing. The foot belongs to a person wearing an orange saffron garment that covers the leg. Pink and purple flower petals and a gold-coloured oil lamp or vessel sit on the tray. Gold bowls with offerings and a gold-edged maroon cushion are visible at the edges. Only the lower body and hands are visible, so no face can be seen.2009-10-18Close photo of a padapuja ritual: bare feet of a person in orange saffron robes rest on a silver tray decorated with flowers. Two hands from a person in white clothing wash or anoint the feet, one wearing a gold bangle. The tray holds white jasmine and pink flower petals, small gold kalasha-shaped vessels stand near the feet, and a red-orange cushion with gold embroidery sits beneath. Scattered petals lie on the white cloth, and a blurred brass lamp with flame is visible at the right edge. Only the feet and hands are visible, so no face is shown.2009-09-10Close photo of padapuja: a seated figure in orange robes has bare feet placed on a silver tray filled with white and pink flowers and gold-coloured accessories. A devotee in white clothes with gold rings pours water over the feet with one hand, and rose petals are scattered on a white cloth. The tray rests on a red-orange cushion with gold floral embroidery. Only the feet, hands and garments are visible; no face is shown.2009-09-10A close-up photograph of a padapuja ritual. A pair of bare feet in orange saffron cloth rests on a silver plate heaped with flower petals, a pink rose, green leaves and a small brass cup. Another person's hands, adorned with gold rings and wearing white clothing, hold a green leaf or betel piece to the side. The red velvet-covered table and cream backdrop frame the scene.2011-10-09Close photo of bare feet in an orange robe being ritually washed as a padapuja. Two hands, one holding a silver cup, pour liquid over the feet, while a silver tray holds pink lotus flowers, white jasmine-like blossoms, a small brass lamp and silver bowls. The feet belong to a figure in saffron-orange clothing; the face is not visible. Only the feet, hands and sleeves appear, so physical people are limited to the washing hands and the feet, with a second person's white-clad arm at the lower edge.2010-10-29Close-up photo of a padapuja ritual. A bare foot in orange cloth with a gold border rests on a silver tray, while a person in white garments with a gold bangle and a ring washes or anoints the foot with a small brass vessel. The tray holds white flowers, a pink lotus, green leaves and a small brass cup on a deep red cloth-covered table. Only hands, feet and cloth are visible; no face is shown.2011-10-09October 29 20102010-10-29A photograph of a padapuja ritual: a devotee's hands wash the bare feet of a seated figure wearing orange robes, with the feet resting in a silver plate filled with white and pink flowers, small gold-coloured cups and milk or water. A red and gold cushion lies beneath the plate, and a silver vessel sits at right. Only hands, feet and orange cloth are visible, so the figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; the feet are shown in a padapuja offering. A bangled wrist and white garment appear at left.2009-09-10July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesClose photo of a padapuja ritual: a person in orange robes sits with bare feet resting on a large ornate silver and gold tray, while a hand in cream sleeve pours water or applies it over the feet. Pink flowers and scattered petals lie on the tray and white cloth. A second hand in orange sleeve holds a small gold ritual vessel with a handle beside the tray. The feet are adorned with a small gold ornament on one toe.2009-09-10