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August 08 2011

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Overhead view of a polished silver paduka-style sacred foot-shaped object placed on a brass tray, encircled by a garland of deep red rose petals and fresh rose blooms with green leaves. Small orange and yellow flowers and a pink hibiscus-like bloom rest on the silver surface, with scattered petals on the grey floor. A white-clad leg is visible at the left edge. No people are fully visible.2011-08-08 +1 copiesAugust 08 20112011-08-08August 08 20112011-08-08A 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.2013-01-01August 08 20112011-08-08Close-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.A photograph of a silver ritual vessel. Orange and green beaded garlands with gold tassels hang around the vessel, and white flowers sit on its lid. Behind it is a grey stone wall with carved floral relief, and small decorative strips with red, yellow and green accents lie on the floor. No people are visible.2012-05-08A photograph from above of an ornate silver deity pedestal or yoni-peetha set on a brass tray, decorated with red and pink rose petals and green leaves scattered across its top and sides. The silver base has embossed floral and scalloped patterns, and red petals lie on the grey floor beside the tray. No people are visible. The setting suggests a temple shrine offering of flowers.2012-07-31April 01 20122012-04-01July 07 20092009-07-07November 21 20132013-11-21 +1 copiesMay 13 20182018-05-13 +3 copies