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July 07 2009

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July 05 20102010-07-05December 29 20092009-12-29Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold feet. The golden footwear is decorated with scalloped relief, green and red jewelled inlays, and scattered flower petals in red, pink, white and yellow. Above, a gold-embroidered red and maroon cloth drapes over a gilded base, with a gold-coin style beaded fringe at the top edge. Blurred warm brown background.2015-11-24Close view of an ornate gold-gilded throne or seat with a cream and gold brocade cushion, legs carved and curved at the base. Behind it, an orange-robed figure stands, with only the orange cloth and bare feet visible; the face and upper body are cropped out. Gold repoussé carvings, a yellow flower garland hangs on the left, and a red-patterned floor rug lies below. The scene suggests a seated honour ceremony at a Dasara celebration, but no face is shown.2010-10-17Close-up photograph of a seated person's bare feet and lower legs in orange cloth, resting on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion. A gold tray holds white flower petals, a pink flower and a small rudraksha-style bead. Only the feet and shins of one person are visible, placed on the gold footrest. Ceremonial padapuja setting.2010-11-01Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a red cushioned golden footstool during a pada-puja. A seated figure wears a red silk garment with gold embroidery and a cream brocade shawl over a gilded throne. The footstool is draped with a white jasmine garland and tied with purple flowers, and stands on a red patterned carpet. Golden carved elements of the throne and a gilded figure in the background complete the scene.2011-12-14Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on an ornate gold-coloured surface. The foot emerges from bright orange-red silk fabric, a sacred-style robe draped over the leg. Only the foot and lower leg of one person are visible, so no face or other identifying features appear. The foot is positioned as in padapuja, the ritual of honouring a guru's feet. No other people are visible in the frame.2011-08-28 +2 copiesClose photograph of a bare foot resting on an ornate gold-leaf footstool with a cream and gold brocade cushion, on a red patterned carpet. The person's orange saffron garment and a red cloth fall over the stool. Behind is a gilded carved throne back and a yellow flower garland. At left, a seated person in orange robes is partly visible. Only the foot and a partial figure at the edge show a person; the visible seated figure at left is partly cropped.2010-10-17October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesSeptember 29 20132013-09-29Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet standing on two ornate gold padukas (sandals) placed on a red velvet cloth scattered with white rice grains, rose petals and flower garlands, a ritual padapuja. The feet belong to a person wearing saffron-orange robes at the right edge; a white cloth hangs at the left and a gold vessel rests at the top. The gold padukas have small raised knobs.2009-07-07Close-up photo of a pair of ornate gold footwear. The gold pieces have carved, scalloped and beaded designs set with green and red stones, and are scattered with yellow and red flower petals. Behind them, a gold-trimmed maroon silk garment and a gold pillar-like base are visible. No people are visible in the frame. Photograph watermarked by the archive is omitted.2015-11-24