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A close-up photograph of a pair of brass padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a richly patterned maroon and gold brocade cloth. Red ixora-type flowers are scattered around them, with a pink adenium blossom, a yellow flower and a blue flower placed among green leaves, and a sprig of green leaves laid across the top. Above the cloth edge, more red and yellow flowers and a decorated tray appear, with green embroidered fabric at the left. No people are visible. The arrangement suggests a floral offering to the sandals as part of worship.

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Close-up photo of a brass or gold-toned pair of sandals or padukas placed on an ornate gold-brocade cloth with maroon and gold paisley pattern, set on an orange-red silk backdrop. The sandals are decorated with garlands of white jasmine-like flowers, pink and magenta blooms, green leaves, and yellow and blue-violet flowers arranged along the base. Blurred framed gold-edged pictures appear at the top edge. No people are visible; this is a devotional shrine arrangement, a decorated padukas offering for puja.Close overhead photo of a pair of gold sandals or padukas laid on a maroon silk cloth woven with gold brocade border. Fresh flowers are arranged on them: white jasmine blossoms, pink and magenta flowers, yellow blossoms with blue-purple butterfly pea petals, and green neem leaves. Two round brown seeds or nuts sit on the sole. The gold-striped cloth continues across the top of the frame. No people are visible. This is a floral padapuja arrangement on the padukas.Close overhead photo of a pair of gold-coloured wooden sandal-shaped padukas placed on a richly woven maroon and gold brocade cloth. Each paduka is decorated with blue butterfly pea flowers, yellow flowers, green leaves, a pink flower and a red hibiscus, and has a round gold-coloured knob. The pair appears to be a ritual offering of footwear adorned with flowers, consistent with a padapuja arrangement. No people are visible.A photograph of a pair of brass padukas (sandals) placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold and sequin motifs, set on a green and gold embroidered textile. Orange and cream frangipani-like flowers and blue flowers are scattered over the padukas, with green leaves and a sprig at the top. No people are visible, and the ritual setting suggests a padapuja arrangement of guru padukas.A close photograph of a ritual altar cloth in rich red velvet embroidered with gold zari work, sequins and green border trim. On a round brass tray sit two brass cylindrical objects, surrounded by blue butterfly-pea flowers and white blossoms, with a cluster of bright orange-red ixora flowers and green leaves placed at the centre. No people are visible; the arrangement suggests a deity puja decoration rather than a named event.2024-07-10Close-up photograph of a ritual offering arranged on a brocade cloth with maroon and gold woven patterns. Two brass or gold-toned pedestal stands hold a cluster of fresh flowers: yellow petals, deep blue butterfly-pea (clitoria) blossoms, and pink and red hibiscus flowers. Green leaves and a gold-bordered green cloth appear at the top edge. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be part of a temple worship setup.Close overhead photo of a pair of brass sandals or padukas placed on a red velvet cloth edged with green and gold trim and gold sequin paisley embroidery. The padukas are decorated with blue butterfly pea flowers, white jasmine-like blossoms, red ixora clusters, a pink adenium flower and green leaves. No people are visible; the padukas are objects of worship, shown as a padapuja offering.Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal padukas or sandal-shaped footwear-form placed on a maroon fabric woven with gold zari borders. Two round brass-toned knobs sit on the base, and the surface is decorated with white jasmine-like flowers, green leaves, a stem, and a pink-red flower in the centre. No people are visible.A photograph of a pair of wooden padukas, sandals with upright knobs, placed on a green silk cloth heavily embroidered with gold zari scrollwork and pink and yellow trim. Pink and white flower petals, including plumeria-like pink blooms, white jasmine-style flowers and blue petals, are arranged over and around the padukas. Orange and red fabric with gold embroidery surrounds the green cloth. No people are visible; the image shows an offering of padukas as a sacred object.A close overhead view of a brass ritual base with two round brass knobs, decorated with white jasmine-type flowers, a pink adenium blossom and green leaves, resting on a maroon and gold brocade cloth. The arrangement appears to be floral alankaram on a temple altar item. No people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the image.Close-up photo of a pair of brass guru padukas (sandals) with knobbed stands placed on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold thread, sequins and pink accents, edged in yellow and gold trim. Yellow flowers, purple butterfly-pea blossoms and neem leaves are scattered over the padukas. No people are visible; the blurred patterned cloth at the top edge suggests a nearby textile.2024-10-11KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/13/20202020-12-13