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A photograph of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal padukas (sandals) resting on a large gold-finished plate or tray, decorated with embossed paisley and scroll patterns. Two small gold kalasha-shaped or conical objects sit on the plate, and the padukas and objects are partly covered with orange marigold-type flowers, white jasmine-like blossoms and green leaves. Oil lamp flames are faintly visible at the top edge. No people are visible. A timestamp reading 20-Dec-2025 7:06:36 am, Salem and KAILASA SALEM appears in the lower right corner.

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Close photo of a pair of large gold-coloured metal sandal-shaped padukas (footwear of a deity) with embossed paisley and scroll patterns, resting on a teal and gold brocade cloth. Two gold-coloured conical finials sit on the padukas, surrounded by white jasmine flowers with orange-red tips, green leaves and orange marigold blossoms. A timestamp in the corner reads 13/12/25 17:27 and kailasa salem. No people are visible; the padukas are objects of worship, not a person.2025-12-13Close overhead photo of a pair of ornate gold sandals or padukas placed on a gold-plated tray, decorated with loose white jasmine-type flowers with orange-red centres and a few white flower stalks with green stems. Small green leaves sit among the blossoms near the front. The gold sandals have embossed scrolling floral patterns. No people are visible. This appears to be a padapuja-style offering of paduka sandals adorned with flowers.2025-11-25Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold sandal-shaped footwear or padukas placed on an ornately embossed gold surface, decorated with red and orange roses and white jasmine garlands. The gold padukas have small gold knobs with a red gem accent. No people are visible in the frame.2012-04-04KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/8/20222022-03-08Photo 82866402022-06-27 +5 copiesClose-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a gold tray, decorated with dense red-orange marigold garlands and white jasmine flowers. Small gold pedestals with red stone finials stand between the sandals. No people are visible. The sandals show embossed floral and lotus motifs. The arrangement suggests padapuja-style worship of the sandals.2012-04-16Overhead photo of a temple puja setup. A large brass kalasha-style vessel with a brass base sits on an engraved brass tray, with yellow flowers placed on a draped blue and orange patterned cloth. To the right, a red satin cloth wrapped around a pot with a green leaf top and silver beads. In front, a green cloth holds a brass plate with two small bowls of beans, a small brass cup, and orange and red hibiscus flowers. A red and green thread bundle lies to the right. No people are visible. Timestamp reads 18 Feb-2026 8:42:08 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.2026-02-18KASHI SARVAJNAPEETAM on 8/2/20222022-08-02 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a pair of ornate silver padukas, sandal-shaped footwear with engraved floral and scrolled patterns and knob handles, placed on a large engraved brass tray. Orange and yellow marigold flowers lie between the padukas, and a small silver object sits on one paduka near the front. No people are visible.2024-12-09KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 5/2/20222022-05-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of ornate gold-toned sandals (padukas) resting on a polished silver tray. Each sandal has a raised decorative border, a central post with a small ornamental knob, and a yellow chrysanthemum-like flower placed on its top, with another yellow flower lying between them. A string of white jasmine-like beads and red rose petals or blossoms encircles the tray. The background shows a tiger-striped fabric and a red patterned cloth. No people are visible.A photograph of a pair of ornate gold-plated sandals resting on a bright red silk cloth. The gold surfaces are richly engraved with floral rosettes and scrolling foliate patterns. Scattered over them are peach and orange rose petals, a small gold-wrapped packet tied with a thread, and a cluster of small silver and green-stone ornaments. These appear to be sacred padukas displayed as an object of worship, with no people visible.2025-12-20