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February 24 2007

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Close overhead photo of a pair of ornate gold-toned padukas (holy sandals) with engraved scroll and floral patterns and raised knob-shaped handles, resting on a white cloth. They are surrounded by a heap of pink flower petals, yellow marigold-type blossoms and white jasmine flowers. Hands and a cloth edge are partly visible at the edges of the frame, indicating a procession ritual setting.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24February 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold-toned padukas (holy sandals) with intricate scrollwork and knob handles, resting on a white cloth held by a person in white. The sandals are heaped with garlands of yellow marigolds, pink rose petals and white jasmine flowers. Only hands and white garments are visible; no faces are shown.2007-02-24Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal sandals, or padukas, resting on a bed of yellow flower petals in a silver tray. The sandals have intricately embossed scroll and floral patterns, a triangular emblem on each footpad, and small knob-tipped pegs with pink-red gemstone tops. Scattered red and white petals surround them, and a gold-tone decorative vessel edge is visible at the upper left. No people are visible.2010-02-22June 25 20132013-06-25Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold sandals or padukas placed on a gold-embossed tray surrounded by pink and white flowers, including pink carnations, white jasmine and a white plumeria blossom with a yellow center. The gold footwear has raised floral and lotus-style relief carvings and small ruby-like studs on the knobs. No people are visible. The arrangement suggests a padapuja or padukas worship offering.2013-06-25June 25 20132013-06-25April 05 20112011-04-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of ornate gold sandals resting on a silver tray with pink flowers tucked at their heads, placed on a white cloth on the floor. Behind them stand a silver kalasha-style vessel, a silver spoon and bowls, a small dish of red kumkum, a dish with a yellow sweet, and folded orange cloth. Orange and white flower garlands lie at the left edge. The scene suggests a padapuja offering of sacred footwear. No people are visible.2009-01-12August 04 20172017-08-04