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November 02 2013

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Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a tray of flowers during a ritual padapuja. Pink and red rose petals, yellow and orange marigolds, and white blooms surround the foot. A silver-and-white conical vessel with a red rose and green leaves is set near the foot, beside a silver bowl holding orange-yellow liquid. Blades of grass lie across the toes. The foot appears to be the focus of worship with floral offerings and silver puja vessels in the foreground.2013-10-12Close 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 view of a padapuja ritual: bare feet in gold-bordered saffron-gold cloth rest on a tray heaped with orange, yellow, red and white flowers, including white frangipani-style blooms. Around them silver bowls, ornate silver vessels and small cups hold flower petals, a liquid in one bowl, and a silver spouted vessel with a white cloth. Some ornate silver containers and a small brass lamp sit among the blossoms.2013-11-02March 16 20132013-03-16Close view of bare feet resting on a golden tray arranged for padapuja, the ritual washing and honouring of feet. The person wears an orange garment with a gold woven border. Around the feet are polished silver bowls and dishes, petals of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, with a silver puja vessel and small silver containers nearby. No face is visible, so the person cannot be identified; the figure is a devotee or priest in ritual dress, and no a person candidate is established from appearance.2013-07-17March 13 20132013-03-13Close 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.2013-11-04Close view of a padapuja offering: a bare foot rests on a golden tray heaped with red roses, yellow marigolds and white plumeria flowers. Around it are polished silver bowls and cups holding saffron-coloured paste, marigolds and rose petals, plus a silver conical vessel and small silver boxes. Some attendant wears a gold-bordered silk garment at the top edge. No faces are visible. The scene suggests a foot-worship ritual with flowers and sacred offerings.2013-11-04Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a gold-embossed ceremonial surface, with a pair of bare toes and ankle visible. Surrounding it are yellow and red flower petals and blossoms, a red rose, silver bowls holding a clear liquid and a golden yellow liquid, and a silver tray with white flowers. The person whose foot is shown is not fully visible and no face appears, so no identification is made.2013-03-07Close photo of a bare foot resting on a gold-toned ritual tray scattered with white plumeria flowers and pink and red roses. A pair of bare feet in an orange garment with gold border stands on the tray, with the toes touching the flowers. Nearby are silver bowls holding flower petals, a small silver container, a silver spouted vessel and a dish of yellow turmeric paste. The setting suggests padapuja foot worship with flower offerings. No faces are visible and no people beyond the feet are shown.2013-03-16May 18 20132013-05-18Close view of a padapuja-style offering: bare feet in the upper left, wearing a gold-bordered orange-and-maroon cloth, rest on a gold tray filled with red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and petals. Around the feet are silver bowls and conch-shaped vessels, some holding orange liquid, pink and green flower decorations, and a small silver stand. Another silver tray with bowls and a coconut sits at the top right. No face is visible.2013-07-15