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Photograph of a pair of gold metallic sandal-style footwear (paduka) placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold zari and sequin paisley motifs. Decorative offerings are arranged on and around them: white and cream rose petals, a red rose, a bright green heart-shaped leaf, and two pink-and-white sweets or cut fruit pieces. A strand of white rhinestone-studded gold beaded garland hangs across the front. This appears to be a padapuja-style offering to sacred footwear. No people are visible in the frame.

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A photograph of a pair of golden sandals placed on a red cloth with gold zari and crystal embroidery, resting on a gold tray. White and pale yellow flower petals are scattered around, with a single pink-red rose in the centre, two small rounded dishes of reddish powder, and a jewelled pendant with pearl drops at the bottom. These appear to be paduka ritual footwear arranged as a padapuja offering. No people are visible.2024-12-11A photograph of a pair of gold-toned sandals, a padukas-style footwear set, resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold thread and crystal stones. Pink rose petals and a yellow rose are scattered over and around the sandals, and small pink-and-red sandalwood or kumkum paste marks sit on the raised knobs between the toes. A jeweled gold ornament lies at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2024-10-28Close-up photograph of a pair of gold sandal-shaped padukas placed on a gold brocade cloth. A large green betel leaf rests across them with a small yellow carnation bud on top. Red and pink rose petals and a pink carnation surround the base, along with red kumkum powder smudges and a gold and jewelled ornament with green and red stones. No people are visible; this is a padapuja-style offering of flowers and leaves to sacred footwear.2024-09-30A close photograph of a pair of gold-toned metal sandals, the padukas, resting on a maroon and gold brocade cloth. Red rose petals are scattered over the sandals, and a gold ornamental necklace set with white stones, a red stone and a teal green pendant lies in the foreground. No people are visible, and the sandals show small yellow and orange particles, possibly turmeric or kumkum traces.2025-02-16A photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a maroon cloth with gold brocade. Orange and pink rose petals are scattered over the sandals, with a pink rose blossom lying across them. A gold pendant set with white stones, red and green gems and pearl drops rests on the cloth in front. The sandals are offered as a padapuja token, a ritual honouring the feet of a guru. No people are visible in the frame.2024-12-28A 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.2024-08-26Close photo of a pair of gold-toned wooden padukas, footwear with golden strap bands and raised toe posts, placed on a red fabric cushion embroidered with gold scrollwork. A pink flower petal rests between the posts, and a beaded white-and-silver garland lies across the sandals. A small gold box with a folded gold cloth sits at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-11-13Close-up photograph of a red velvet cushion or cloth covered with gold embroidered scrollwork and a rhinestone-studded border, holding a gold-toned object with a gold ribbed top, cream-white rose, pale petals scattered across it, and a small gold box with a jewelled brooch on the right. No people are visible. The setting appears to be a ritual or puja display, with a plain grey background.2024-10-11Close-up photo of a pair of gold-toned sandals with ribbed straps and small pale pink-stone insets resting on a red fabric covered with gold embroidery and a rhinestone-studded border. Yellow flower petals lie in front of the sandals, and a small square box with a gold ornament and red thread sits to the right. No people are visible.2024-11-13Close-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.2024-09-16A pair of gold-coloured wooden padukas, sandal-style footwear with raised straps, rests on a red silk cushion embroidered with gold thread and edged with a jewelled necklace-like band and a pearl-and-stone pendant. Red rose petals are scattered over the padukas. In the lower right, a silver puja tray holds a silver oil lamp with a burning flame and a silver-rimmed dish, with a flower petal on the tray. The floor is grey and a maroon garment edge appears at the upper left. No people are visible.2024-11-19A close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned sandals resting on a red and gold brocade cloth. The sandals have thick ribbed gold straps and are scattered with orange and yellow flower petals. Beside them sit a small silver box engraved with an Om symbol, a folded red silk cloth with a jeweled brooch, and two round pale stones. No people are visible.2024-08-26