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October 02 2011

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Close-up photograph of a pair of black rubber sandals with orange straps, decorated with fresh flowers including white frangipani (plumeria) with yellow centres, red hibiscus petals, a pink-red flower and a white trumpet-shaped bloom with a green stem. The sandals rest on a red and gold patterned cloth. No people are visible; the sandals appear to be padukas placed for ritual or ceremonial use.2013-12-08Close-up photograph of a bare foot in peach-coloured dhoti-style cloth resting on a golden ornate throne platform with a red cushion. A pair of orange-strapped sandals sits on the cushion alongside scattered red and white flower petals and garlands. In the blurred foreground a bowl holds white and red flower petals. The setting suggests a ceremonial pada puja honouring the feet, with the sandals placed on the cushioned peetha.2011-09-02Close-up photograph of a seated figure's bare feet resting on a red velvet cushion placed on an ornate gold-carved throne or dais. The lower legs are draped in peach-coloured dhoti fabric with a gold-edged anklet. Orange and black sandals lie on the cushion, scattered with red and white flowers including roses and hibiscus. In the blurred foreground is a glass bowl holding white offerings with red petals. The background is a plain pale wall and a dark pillar.2011-09-02December 07 20132013-12-07 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24Close-up photo of a pair of black and tan rubber sandals placed on an orange cloth, with a yellow chrysanthemum and a red rose laid across the straps and scattered rose petals around them. Two small brown wooden or clay pegs stand upright on the soles, and a strand of rudraksha beads rests on the orange fabric. A red cloth background and a brass lamp edge appear at the frame's edges. No people are visible.2016-08-24Overhead view of a padukapuja arrangement on a patterned carpet: a pair of black sandals with orange straps, decorated with yellow and white plumeria flowers, placed on a brown cloth. Nearby, a gold tray holds white frangipani flowers, a small brass bell and a dark stone, with an oil lamp burning on a green woven mat beside a plate of decorative painted dishes, brass cups and a small spouted vessel. A saffron cloth, an orange rudraksha-style bead bracelet, a small wooden box and a conch shell complete the ritual setting. No people are visible.2013-12-06January 02 20162016-01-02A photograph of a pair of ornate gold-coloured sandals or padukas resting on a silver tray. Each sandal has embossed floral engraving, a small domed knob with a pink gemstone, and a yellow chrysanthemum flower. A garland of white jasmine buds and red flowers encircles the tray, and a single yellow flower lies between the sandals. The tray sits on a red cloth against a patterned brown tiger-stripe backdrop. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a red velvet cushion atop an ornate gold-toned throne or pedestal. The person wears white dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered hem. White and red flowers, including white lotus-like blossoms and red blooms with green leaves, are scattered on the cushion near the foot. A gold metallic background with floral relief carving frames the scene. Only the foot and lower leg of one person are visible, so the identity of the person cannot be determined from the image.2011-09-07June 12 20142014-06-12January 01 20042004-01-01