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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.

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A photograph of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal sandals or padukas laid on a red cloth. The footwear is embossed with floral medallions, scrollwork and leaf-chevron borders, with a beaded red-and-gold rim. Scattered over them are yellow and magenta flower petals, two small round red-and-gold kumkum-marked objects, a small silver-toned flat ornament and a cluster of silver and green stone-set floral ornaments. No people are visible; this appears to be a padapuja-style offering of sacred footwear.2025-12-14Top-down photo of a pair of ornate gold metal sandals, embossed with floral and scrollwork patterns, resting on a red silk cloth. Scattered pink and yellow rose petals lie on and around them. Decorative red and gold kundan-style ornaments with white stones and dangling maroon beads are placed beside the sandals, along with a small green and clear crystal cluster and a folded gold-and-red textile piece. A metal tray edge is visible at the bottom. No people are visible.2025-12-22A photograph of a pair of ornate gold-coloured sandal-shaped padukas resting on a red silk cloth, placed on a silver metal surface. The gilded footwear is scattered with white and cream rose petals, a magenta rose, and small red petals, with a small gold cup near the centre. Blurred maroon fabric and a light floor appear at the top of the frame. No people are visible. This appears to be a padapuja-style offering of paduka with flowers.2026-01-01Photo 82866402022-06-27 +5 copiesClose-up photo of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal sandal-shaped padukas placed on a red fabric with green, blue and gold peacock-feather embroidery. Red rose petals are scattered between the two padukas, and each paduka carries an embossed triangle motif with floral scrollwork. No people are visible; the padukas stand in for the sacred feet used in padapuja, an offering to the guru's feet.2021-03-11KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 3/9/20212021-03-09 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 5/2/20222022-05-02 +1 copiesA 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.2025-08-02Close-up photo of a pair of gold-toned sandals or padukas resting on a red fabric with gold embroidered swirl patterns. Pink rose petals, white jasmine-like flowers and a few loose petals are scattered across the footbeds, with a small gold-and-jeweled ornament at the bottom edge. The sandals have ridged straps and a textured surface. No people are visible.2024-02-11Close-up of a pair of ornate gold sandals or padukas placed on a red silk cloth embroidered with gold and green and blue leaf motifs. Pink and yellow rose petals are scattered over the golden footwear, which has engraved scrollwork and small triangular symbols on each sole. This is an offering of padapuja, with the padukas adorned with flowers.2021-01-26KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/13/20222022-03-13Close-up photo of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal sandals or padukas placed on a bright red satin cloth embroidered with blue and green peacock-feather motifs and gold sequin borders. Two small silver-capped rods stand between the padukas, with a green leaf, a white flower and red rose petals scattered on the cloth. Gold and brass temple metalwork is visible in the background. No people are visible.2022-02-13