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A photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden sandals, padukas, with thick ridged straps resting on a red velvet cushion embroidered with gold paisley and scroll patterns. Red and pink rose petals are scattered around the sandals' thong posts. Beside them sit a small gold-coloured box with a pointed triangular opening holding a sprig of white flowers, and a folded gold-cloth packet on a square tray. No people are visible; the scene is a devotional display of footwear as an object of worship.

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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.2024-08-29Close-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.2024-11-28Photograph of a pair of gold-coloured wooden sandals, or padukas, with ridged straps and knobbed toe posts, placed on a red and gold brocade cushion. A pink carnation and a small folded yellow cloth sit between the sandals, with a pink silk cloth draped at the bottom edge. No people are visible; the sandals appear to be an offering set before a sacred seat.2024-12-25A pair of gold-coloured wooden padukas, sandal-style footwear with raised ridged straps, rests on a maroon fabric cushion patterned with gold brocade motifs. Red rose petals are scattered over the sandals, and a small metallic object resembling a tiny potted plant with white flowers sits among them. The grey wall behind suggests an indoor shrine setting. No people are visible. This is a padukas display of the kind used in puja and padapuja offerings.2025-08-02A close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned sandals resting on a red cloth embroidered with gold thread and sequins. The sandals have ridged straps and a textured gold sole, decorated with a cream-coloured rose and scattered red rose petals. Small silver-toned vessels and a jewelled ornament sit beside them. No people are visible.2024-11-22A close photograph of a pair of gold-coloured wooden padukas, traditional sandals with a multi-banded gold strap and a central red gerbera flower placed across the straps. Small round brass or metal objects sit near the toes, with a folded cream cloth beside them. The sandals rest on a red fabric embroidered with gold zari scrollwork and green accents. No people are visible, and no readable text appears. The padukas are an object of worship.2024-11-28A 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.2024-11-13KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/2/20212021-01-02A photograph of a pair of ornate gold-toned sandals or padukas resting on a bright yellow cloth edged with silver embroidered border. Red rose petals are scattered over and between the sandals, with a red rose bloom at the centre front. A small silver-coloured cup or vessel with a red stone sits beside each sandal, and a jewelled ornamental piece with red and white stones lies at the left. Silver leaf-shaped decorations sit at the bottom. No people are visible; a red patterned rug is at the top edge of the frame. The arrangement appears to be a puja offering of padukas for worship.Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold metal padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a red silk cushion embroidered with gold thread and green and blue peacock-feather motifs. Red rose petals are scattered across the cushion, with a silver leaf-shaped ornament placed among them and two small silver bowls or cups at the heels. The padukas are decorated with engraved scrollwork and triangular emblems, and a silver-and-enamel tray appears at the top edge. No people are visible; the image shows an object of worship in a temple or ashram setting.2021-01-03KAILASA HOUSTON USA On 29/10/20242024-11-03 +1 copies