Feet have always been important in the culture.

Representing movement,

migration,

setting foot on new land.

The touching of feet,

bathing of feet,

decorating feet.

When a parent dies an imprint of their feet is taken in saffron on cloth. This simple act signifies that the parent's footprint will always remain in the household to guide and direct.

It is said that the way to heaven is through the soles of the mothers feet.

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