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A close-up photo of a pair of stone padukas, sandal-shaped foot impressions, resting on a green satin cloth edged with gold embroidery and sequins and a yellow ribbon border. The padukas are decorated with white star-shaped flowers with purple centres, deep blue butterfly pea flowers, a pale trumpet-shaped datura bloom and green neem leaves laid across the top. Traces of orange-red kumkum or vibhuti dust mark the stone. No people are visible; the setting suggests a Guru Padhuka Puja display.

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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.2024-10-11Close overhead photo of a wooden padukas-shaped object, a sandal-like ritual foot-form, decorated with flowers and leaves on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold thread and small pink and multicolored sequin motifs, edged with a gold ruffled trim. Flowers include purple-lavender star-shaped blooms, white jasmine-like flowers, pink blossoms and blue petals, with neem-like green leaves laid across the top. The padukas sits on a gold brocade cloth at the bottom. No people are visible. This resembles a Guru Padhuka Puja offering, though the ritual is not otherwise visible.2024-01-12Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-coloured sandals or padukas placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequined paisley and vine motifs. The footwear is decorated with white and pink flowers, blue butterfly-pea blossoms and fresh neem leaves laid across the top. A gold-bordered red cloth and a patterned fabric with tiger-stripe design are visible behind. No people are present; the image shows a padapuja-style offering of flowers to padukas.A close overhead photo of a stone Shiva lingam resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs, edged with green and gold trim. The lingam is decorated with garlands of blue butterfly-pea flowers, white star-shaped flowers, red ixora blossoms and a pale trumpet flower, with a gold-edged green fabric below. No people are visible; the scene is a bare deity murti adorned with flower offerings, typical of a temple puja setting.Close overhead photo of a pair of wooden padukas, the sandal-shaped footwear used in Guru Padhuka Puja, resting on a green satin cloth edged with gold embroidery and a yellow sequined border. The padukas are decorated with red rose petals and white star-shaped flowers with purple centres, plus green leaves. Two round brass-toned knobs sit on the wooden base. No people are visible in the frame.2024-06-12A photograph of a ritual padukas (sacred sandals) pair placed on a red velvet cloth with gold sequin paisley embroidery and a green and gold border. The wooden padukas are decorated with yellow flowers and blue butterfly-pea flowers, with a pink rose and white blossom at the centre, and neem leaves arranged above. Two round brown objects sit on the padukas. No people are visible; the scene is a padapuja-style offering of flowers to the Guru Padukas.2024-03-10A photograph of a pair of wooden padukas, sandal-shaped footwear for a deity murti, placed on a bright green embroidered cloth with gold zari and pink sequin borders. Each sandal has a brown wooden sole with a central knob post and is decorated with white and lavender-purple star-shaped flowers. Red ixora-style flowers and green leaves rest between the sandals, and a yellow-and-gold border is visible at the top edge. No people are visible.2024-09-11Close overhead photo of a pair of golden-brown wooden padukas (sandals) placed on a green cloth richly embroidered with gold sequins and pink and blue accents. The sandals are decorated with white and lavender-tinged flowers and surrounded by bright red-orange ixora blossoms, with a green leaf resting between them. No people are visible; the padukas stand in for the Guru's presence during Guru Padhuka Puja.2024-02-11A photograph of a pair of wooden padukas (sandals) placed on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold thread, sequins and pink and blue beadwork, with a yellow ruffled border at the top. The padukas are decorated with red ixora flowers, yellow ixora, pale lavender orchids, and cream alstroemeria blossoms, with green leaves scattered among them. Two rounded wooden knobs rise from the sandals, with vermilion marks on their tops. No people are visible; this is a guru padhuka puja offering arrangement.2024-06-11A close photograph of a brass oil lamp stand, two cup-shaped brass lamps set on a brass tray, decorated with yellow and purple flowers, a white bloom and green leaves. The tray sits on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequin paisley patterns and green-and-gold border trim. The background shows a pink and white printed fabric. No people are visible.2024-12-09Close overhead photograph of a pair of wooden sandals, padukas, placed on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold thread and small pink and multicoloured sequins, edged with yellow ruffled trim. The padukas are decorated with purple-and-white star-shaped flowers and bright orange-red ixora blossoms tucked between them. Behind the cloth is a patterned orange and white fabric. No people are visible; the scene looks like a shrine offering of footwear for a deity or guru.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.