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A photograph from above of a brass plate holding a pair of golden sandal-shaped padukas, the wooden-style footwear used as a symbol of a guru's feet, placed on a brass tray. The padukas are scattered with red bougainvillea bracts and three white flowers, one near each end and one at the centre front. Behind them stand two gold-coloured brass vessels and a gold-lettered sign reading GRATITUDE, all set on a gold embroidered cloth draped over a table with a red lace backdrop. No people are visible.

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Photograph of a brass tray on a red cloth-covered table, holding a pair of gold-painted sandal-shaped padukas scattered with red bougainvillea and ixora-type petals and two white frangipani-like flowers. Two small gold-coloured oil lamp stands sit on the padukas. Behind the tray, large gold letters spell GRATITUDE on a red-draped altar, with a small glass oil bowl at each side and a golden deity figurine at the upper right. No people are visible.2025-03-17Close-up photo of a brass tray on a red cloth holding a pair of gold-toned sandals or padukas, with a heap of red flowers including red ixora and orange bougainvillea blossoms and white frangipani/jasmine-type blossoms. Two small gold-toned oil lamps or lamp stands sit among the flowers. No people are visible. The arrangement suggests a puja offering set up for ritual worship.2025-03-03A photograph of a brass tray holding a pair of gold-coloured sandal-shaped padukas with knobbed tops, set on a table. Red bougainvillea petals are scattered over the padukas and tray, with a single white flower placed near the centre. A small white bowl and a tablecloth with gold patterning are visible at the top edge. No people are visible; the scene shows a padapuja-style offering of paduka and flowers.2026-01-18Close-up photograph of a ritual offering on a round brass tray set on a red cloth-covered table. The tray holds a pair of gold-coloured sandal-style footwear (paduka) strewn with red and pink bougainvillea bracts, red ixora flowers and a white flower, with two small gold knobs visible. Behind it stands a wooden block lettered GRATITUDE, a gold deity figurine on the right, a small glass bowl, and red fabric with a silver necklace. No people are visible.2025-03-29Overhead photo of a brass tray holding a pair of gold-coloured sandal-style footwear. The tray rests on a white and gold embroidered cloth with a red patterned runner beneath. Blurred gold objects and a partly visible gold lettered banner appear at the top edge. No people are visible.2026-01-01Overhead photo of a pair of gold-toned sandal-shaped padukas placed on a round brass tray, surrounded by bright red-orange bougainvillea bracts and one white jasmine-like flower with a yellow centre. The tray rests on a gold-bordered textile with paisley patterns, and a silver sequined fabric appears at the upper left. No people are visible; the padukas are the focal ritual object, consistent with a padapuja offering of flowers at a puja setup.2026-01-23Close overhead photograph of a pair of gold-painted sandal-shaped paduka figures resting on a brass tray, decorated with red bougainvillea bracts, red hibiscus-like flowers and white frangipani-style blossoms. Two small gold cup-shaped holders sit near the centre. Behind the tray are a gold-embroidered cloth, a white floral garland and a gold vessel with the partly visible word fragments above. No people are visible, and the paduka pair appears as a devotional object rather than a person.2026-02-22A photograph of a pair of gold-painted sandals, the padukas, resting on a round brass tray and scattered with red flower petals. The tray sits on a pale cream fabric with gold embroidered borders. Behind it, gold block letters spell GRATITUDE on a red base, with more gold and maroon fabric at the top. No people are visible.2026-01-19Close overhead photo of a pair of gold-toned sandal-shaped padukas resting on a brass plate, decorated with red bougainvillea bracts, red hibiscus blooms and white jasmine-like flowers. Two small gold cups sit beside the padukas. Behind the plate, a white and gold embroidered cloth, a white flower garland and a gold-and-brass vessel are visible, with a partial gold lettering reading 'TUDE' at the top. No people are visible. The scene shows a paduka puja offering arranged for a ritual.2026-02-22Close view of a pair of gold-coloured wooden padukas, sandal-like footwear with knob handles, resting on a polished brass tray and covered with red bougainvillea bracts and small white flowers. The tray sits on a gold-patterned cloth, with a white lace-edged fabric visible behind. No people are visible. This shows a padapuja offering of sacred padukas arranged with flowers.2026-03-05Top-down photograph of a round brass tray on a cloth-covered surface holding a pair of gold-coloured sandal-shaped padukas, scattered with red and pink bougainvillea blossoms, with two small gold-coloured cups beside them. A patterned red and cream textile lies beneath the tray, with a blue fabric at the right edge. No people are visible; the padukas and flowers suggest a padapuja offering.2026-02-09A top-down photograph of a pair of gold-painted sandals resting on a round brass tray, strewn with bright red flower petals (likely ixora). The sandals stand in for a sacred padukas offering. Behind the tray, a gold-embroidered cream cloth shows a garland of red and white beads, a small brass figure of a deity, a brass vessel, and a partial red banner with gold lettering. No people are visible.2025-12-30