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KASHI SARVAJNAPEETAM on 8/14/2022

2022-08-14 +1 copies

Close overhead photo of a pair of ornate gold-toned sandals or padukas placed on a round brass tray, scattered with deep red rose petals. A small white cup or dish of liquid sits between them on a metal stand with embossed floral relief. Leopard-print fabric and brass ritual vessels are visible at the edges. No people are present. This looks like a padapuja offering arrangement.

Close overhead photo of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal padukas (sacred sandals) decorated with engraved floral scrolls and Om symbols, resting on a red and gold brocade cloth over a brass tray. Pink and white flowers with purple edges, green leaves and yellow turmeric-smeared stones are scattered across the sandals, with loose petals on the dark surface around them. No people are visible; this is an offering of padukas during festival worship.

Close overhead photo of a pair of ornately embossed silver sandal-shaped padukas set on a round brass plate resting on a small wooden stand, with two tiny figurines and white and yellow chrysanthemum flowers placed between them. Behind, a gold-bordered pink and gold silk cloth lies on a striped woven mat. A small brass bowl with white and pink petals sits in the foreground, and a brass plate edge appears at the left and right. No people are visible.

KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/9/2022

2022-03-09 +2 copies

Overhead photo of a ritual offering on a black and white marble floor beneath an ornate gold repoussé panel. A large brass tray on a brass stand holds a pair of silver padukas (sandal-shaped foot covers) heaped with purple rose petals, white flower petals and orange marigolds. A smaller brass plate nearby holds rose petals, marigold and green leaves. A third brass dish contains a folded flatbread beside a serving of cooked vegetables. No people are visible. A small brass vessel appears at the right edge.

Overhead photograph of a pair of ornately embossed gold sandal-shaped padukas placed on a round brass tray. Red and pink rose petals are scattered over the tray and around the padukas, with a small silver bowl holding petals and a silver cup of liquid at the bottom. A green patterned brass stand sits beneath, set on a leopard-print cloth. No people are visible.

KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/6/2022

2022-07-30 +1 copies

Close-up photo of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal sandals or padukas placed on a bright red satin cloth embroidered with blue and green peacock-feather motifs and gold sequin borders. Two small silver-capped rods stand between the padukas, with a green leaf, a white flower and red rose petals scattered on the cloth. Gold and brass temple metalwork is visible in the background. No people are visible.

Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate silver sandals or paduka with engraved floral and scrollwork designs, placed on a polished brass tray. Scattered pink and red rose petals and a white flower lie around the silver footwear, with a few water droplets on the petals. The setting appears to be a ritual offering. No people are visible.

Overhead photo of a silver padukas-style pair of footwear image placed on a gold tray, decorated with yellow, white and purple flowers, a jeweled gold-and-red stone crown band and a red-and-gold stone necklace with a pendant. The tray rests on a red brocade cushion before a maroon cloth backdrop. No people are visible.