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Close-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.

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Close 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.2024-01-12A 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 close overhead photo of a ritual arrangement on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs, edged with green and gold trim. Two flat golden metal plates, possibly a pair of shaped dishes or a yoni-type base, hold two round brass or stone balls. Blue butterfly-pea flowers, a pink flower and a cluster of red ixora blossoms with green leaves are placed around them. No people are visible.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 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.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.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.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 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.2024-06-12Close-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.A close-up photograph of a pair of wooden padukas, sandal-shaped footwear, placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins, paisley and vine motifs, edged with green ribbon and gold brocade. Each paduka is decorated with garlands of white baby's breath and yellow marigold-style flowers, with a yellow chrysanthemum, green leaves, a blue flower and a pink flower placed at the centre. Two smooth round stones sit on the sandals. No people are visible.A 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.2024-12-09