Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden sandal-shaped padukas on a gold and magenta cloth, scattered with white and pale yellow rose petals. Red kumkum powder marks sit on the bases, and a small decorative plant arrangement with crystal-like stones and a jeweled gold ornament rest nearby. No people are visible; the scene suggests a padapuja offering arrangement. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden sandal-shaped padukas on a gold and magenta cloth, scattered with white and pale yellow rose petals. Red kumkum powder marks sit on the bases, and a small decorative plant arrangement with crystal-like stones and a jeweled gold ornament rest nearby. No people are visible; the scene suggests a padapuja offering arrangement.

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Close-up photograph of a pair of ceremonial gold sandals or padukas resting on a gold brocade cloth over a magenta and gold patterned fabric. Pale yellow rose petals are scattered over the footwear and cloth. Two gold-toned metal rings or bangle-like bases sit at the front of the sandal, and a small ornate jewelled object, possibly a miniature flower-shaped decoration with green and pink stones, rests at the right edge. No people are visible; the scene shows only the sacred footwear and floral offering.

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A close-up photograph of a pair of gold-colored wooden sandals, or paduka, resting on a red and gold brocade cloth. Fresh magenta rose petals are scattered over the sandals and the cloth. A small brooch with stones sits on a folded red fabric at left, and a small potted plant with white leaves appears at upper left. No people are visible, and no person is identified.

A photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden-style padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a gold and maroon brocade cloth. Each sandal has a ribbed gold strap and a textured gold sole, with the words "MADE IN INDIA" stamped on the underside of the straps. Scattered white and pale yellow rose petals rest on and around the sandals, and a red and gold jeweled ornament edges the foot platform. No people are visible.

A close-up photograph of a ceremonial offering on a gold and magenta brocade cloth. Pale pink roses and loose rose petals are arranged around a gilded, ribbed wooden platform holding a pair of gold-colored sandals or padukas. Small gold-toned discs, a silver-toned tray with an engraved om symbol, and a miniature silver-and-green bejewelled plant ornament sit at the edges. No people are visible; the scene shows a padapuja-style offering of flowers and footwear.

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A close-up photograph of a pair of gold-coloured wooden padukas, the traditional sandals of a guru, resting on a shimmering gold cloth. Their straps are ribbed and their soles textured, with round knob posts between the toes. Red rose petals lie in front of them, and a small jewelled cushion-box and a small potted plant with green leaves stand at the sides. No people are visible; the padukas are presented as a ritual object for worship in the temple.

Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden padukas, footwear-shaped ritual sandals, resting on a red fabric cushion embroidered with silver and gold thread. Yellow and red rose petals are scattered over the sandals and cushion. Two small gold-rimmed brass or silver-tone cups stand on the sandals, and a folded gold cloth or small box sits at the right edge. The arrangement reads as a padapuja offering to the guru's sandals. No people are visible, and no one is identified.

Close-up photo of a pair of gold-toned ceremonial sandals (padukas) with ribbed straps resting on a gold and magenta silk cloth. Several yellow rose petals are scattered over the sandals and the cloth. To the left sits a small metal plant ornament in a box with a triangular cutout, and to the right a small silver box holds a yellow petal. A jeweled ornament with a red tassel lies near the sandals' center. No people are visible.

Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned metal sandals, or padukas, resting on a gold and magenta brocade cloth with tasseled edges. Pale pink and white rose petals are scattered over the sandals' footbeds, and small embellishments are visible, including a clear stone-set piece with red accents and a sparkling crystal brooch. A small ornamental flower arrangement sits at the left edge. No people are visible; the sandals appear to be offered as sacred objects in a worship setting.

KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/14/2022

Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned metal sandals, or padukas, resting on a gold and magenta brocade cloth. Yellow flower petals are scattered over the sandals and a round metal plate, along with a white rose, green leaves and a small clear sparkling pendant with an ornate diamond-like heart-shaped design. No people are visible.