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January 01 2013

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January 1st 2013A close photograph of an ornate silver padukas (sandal-shaped footwear) placed on a silver base, decorated with yellow marigold blossoms, a red rose, and garlands of red roses and white-yellow flowers. The silver is intricately chased with floral and scrollwork patterns. No people are visible; the padukas stand in for the feet of a revered teacher during a pada puja.2013-01-01Close-up photograph of a silver padukas (sandal-shaped footwear) placed on a silver tray, decorated with yellow marigold petals, red rose petals and garlands of white and yellow flowers and red roses around the edge. The silver is embossed with floral and scroll patterns. No people are visible in the frame. This appears to be a pada puja offering of the sacred footwear.September 01 20112011-09-01August 05 20102010-08-05A 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.August 08 20112011-08-08Close overhead photo of an ornate repoussé silver vessel or lid engraved with paisley-like motifs, rosettes and scrollwork, resting on a brass tray. Several fresh frangipani (plumeria) blossoms, yellow and white with pink tints, are scattered across the silver surface. No people are visible; the scene suggests a temple or ritual offering setting.2011-09-01February 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesAugust 04 20172017-08-04Close-up photo of a pair of ornate silver sandals, or padukas, lying side by side and heavily covered with flowers. The silver has embossed scrollwork, floral and paisley motifs, and a small triangular emblem on each sole, with a round stone-like boss near the toe. Scattered over and around them are yellow marigold-type blossoms, white jasmine strands, and red, magenta and purple rose petals, all set on white cloth. No people are visible. The image is a ritual arrangement of padukas for padapuja.2010-01-09December 06 20132013-12-06