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August 18 20132013-08-18July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a padapuja ritual. A person in white clothing and a red-beaded wrist band holds a silver plate with flower petals and a silver spoon-like vessel, pouring or offering over bare feet resting on a golden-brown ornate platform. The feet belong to a figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a multi-coloured beaded necklace; their face is not visible. Pink and red rose petals scatter across the silver plate and gilded base. Another person's arm, adorned with a silver bangle, reaches in from the left. A small brass dish of kumkum or vermilion sits at the left edge.2009-09-07February 13 20182018-02-13Close photo of two pairs of hands passing a silver plate holding a small silver bowl filled with pink rose petals. The hand on the right belongs to a figure in a rust-orange robe, with a gold bangle and a red thread wrist band. The hand on the left belongs to a person wearing a dark rudraksha bracelet and a red thread band, offering the petals. Behind them is a red cushioned seat and gold ornamental fabric. Only the hands and arms of the two people are visible.2018-06-04 +2 copiesApril 01 20132013-04-01Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet being washed during a padapuja ritual. Feet rest in a golden metal tray or basin filled with red roses, white flower petals and pink lotus buds, with small gold bell-like ornaments scattered among them. A hand holds an orange cloth towel, drying or cleansing the feet. The photo is tightly framed on the feet and flowers, with no faces visible.2010-08-21May 24 20162016-05-24Close photo of bare feet resting on a gold-coloured ceremonial plate heaped with red roses, pink orchids, white flowers and green leaves. A person's hand in white sleeve holds a green leaf and water-washing a foot, while a folded orange cloth lies beside. The wearer's orange robe covers the leg above, and a gold vessel rests at the top edge. Small gold bells sit among the petals. This appears to be a padapuja foot-washing ritual.2010-08-21August 15 20092009-08-15November 20 20112011-11-20April 17 20182018-04-17