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Close-up photo of a pair of brass guru padukas (sandals) with knobbed stands placed on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold thread, sequins and pink accents, edged in yellow and gold trim. Yellow flowers, purple butterfly-pea blossoms and neem leaves are scattered over the padukas. No people are visible; the blurred patterned cloth at the top edge suggests a nearby textile.

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A photograph of a ritual padukas (sacred sandals) pair placed on a red velvet cloth with gold sequin paisley embroidery and a green and gold border. The wooden padukas are decorated with yellow flowers and blue butterfly-pea flowers, with a pink rose and white blossom at the centre, and neem leaves arranged above. Two round brown objects sit on the padukas. No people are visible; the scene is a padapuja-style offering of flowers to the Guru Padukas.2024-03-10A close-up photo of a pair of stone padukas, sandal-shaped foot impressions, resting on a green satin cloth edged with gold embroidery and sequins and a yellow ribbon border. The padukas are decorated with white star-shaped flowers with purple centres, deep blue butterfly pea flowers, a pale trumpet-shaped datura bloom and green neem leaves laid across the top. Traces of orange-red kumkum or vibhuti dust mark the stone. No people are visible; the setting suggests a Guru Padhuka Puja display.A close-up photograph of a ritual offering arranged on a green satin cushion edged with gold ribbon and embroidered with gold thread and pink motifs. Yellow flowers. The cushion rests on a dark purple cloth on a tiled floor. No people are visible.2024-06-28A close-up photograph of a pair of brass padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a richly patterned maroon and gold brocade cloth. Red ixora-type flowers are scattered around them, with a pink adenium blossom, a yellow flower and a blue flower placed among green leaves, and a sprig of green leaves laid across the top. Above the cloth edge, more red and yellow flowers and a decorated tray appear, with green embroidered fabric at the left. No people are visible. The arrangement suggests a floral offering to the sandals as part of worship.A close photograph of a brass oil lamp stand, two cup-shaped brass lamps set on a brass tray, decorated with yellow and purple flowers, a white bloom and green leaves. The tray sits on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequin paisley patterns and green-and-gold border trim. The background shows a pink and white printed fabric. No people are visible.2024-12-09A close overhead photograph of a pair of brass padukas (sandals) placed on a red sequined cloth with gold paisley embroidery. The padukas are decorated with yellow flowers with purple centres, green leaves, and a white flower bloom at the centre. Two small round brass knobs sit on the sandals. At the top edge, a green-and-gold border and a patterned fabric are visible. No people are present.2024-12-09A photograph of a pair of wooden padukas (sandals) placed on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold thread, sequins and pink and blue beadwork, with a yellow ruffled border at the top. The padukas are decorated with red ixora flowers, yellow ixora, pale lavender orchids, and cream alstroemeria blossoms, with green leaves scattered among them. Two rounded wooden knobs rise from the sandals, with vermilion marks on their tops. No people are visible; this is a guru padhuka puja offering arrangement.2024-06-11Close overhead photo of a pair of gold-coloured wooden sandal-shaped padukas placed on a richly woven maroon and gold brocade cloth. Each paduka is decorated with blue butterfly pea flowers, yellow flowers, green leaves, a pink flower and a red hibiscus, and has a round gold-coloured knob. The pair appears to be a ritual offering of footwear adorned with flowers, consistent with a padapuja arrangement. No people are visible.A photograph of a pair of brass padukas (sandals) placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold and sequin motifs, set on a green and gold embroidered textile. Orange and cream frangipani-like flowers and blue flowers are scattered over the padukas, with green leaves and a sprig at the top. No people are visible, and the ritual setting suggests a padapuja arrangement of guru padukas.Close overhead photograph of a pair of wooden sandals, padukas, placed on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold thread and small pink and multicoloured sequins, edged with yellow ruffled trim. The padukas are decorated with purple-and-white star-shaped flowers and bright orange-red ixora blossoms tucked between them. Behind the cloth is a patterned orange and white fabric. No people are visible; the scene looks like a shrine offering of footwear for a deity or guru.Close-up photograph of a ritual offering arranged on a green silk cloth edged with yellow gold-trimmed borders and embroidered gold thread and sequin work. Yellow flowers, blue butterfly-pea flowers and a single pink-red flower are scattered over two small brass or metal cups or bowls and green leaves. A wooden tray with a metallic embossed edge sits beneath. No people are visible; the scene shows a flower and leaf offering, consistent with a small puja setting.2024-05-11A photograph of a pair of wooden padukas, sandals with upright knobs, placed on a green silk cloth heavily embroidered with gold zari scrollwork and pink and yellow trim. Pink and white flower petals, including plumeria-like pink blooms, white jasmine-style flowers and blue petals, are arranged over and around the padukas. Orange and red fabric with gold embroidery surrounds the green cloth. No people are visible; the image shows an offering of padukas as a sacred object.