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Close-up photograph of a pair of brass padukas (sandal-shaped footwear of a deity) resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequin paisley and floral motifs, bordered by a green and gold trim. The padukas are decorated with yellow-orange marigold-like blossoms, a red ixora cluster, two white frangipani flowers and green mango or betel leaves, offered as padapuja adornment. No people are visible, and the scene reads as a temple altar offering rather than an identifiable event.

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Close-up of a padukas pair of stone sandals placed on a red velvet cloth, decorated with gold sequin and embroidered trim. The sandals are garlanded with red-orange ixora flowers, with a yellow ixora cluster and green leaves at the centre, consistent with a guru padhuka puja offering. Above, the edge of a deity murti wearing a yellow garment and a silver-and-gold jewelled collar with a blue gem is visible, along with ornate gold-framed altar panels.Photograph of a ritual arrangement on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs. In the foreground stands a pair of gold-toned wooden padukas (sacred sandals) decorated with orange ixora flowers, a yellow flower, white petals and green leaves. Behind them, a deity murti draped in yellow cloth wears layered silver and jewelled necklaces, with yellow and orange flowers and green leaves placed around it on a decorated altar cloth. A metal bowl holding white pieces of food sits at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-11-09A close photograph of a ritual altar cloth in rich red velvet embroidered with gold zari work, sequins and green border trim. On a round brass tray sit two brass cylindrical objects, surrounded by blue butterfly-pea flowers and white blossoms, with a cluster of bright orange-red ixora flowers and green leaves placed at the centre. No people are visible; the arrangement suggests a deity puja decoration rather than a named event.2024-07-10A close view of a Guru Padhuka Puja arrangement: a pair of brass sandals or padukas with tall knob handles rests on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs. Orange-red ixora flowers are heaped over the central area, a white folded cloth sits among them, and lavender-blue flowers are placed on each paduka. Above, a gold-embroidered garment with a heavy gold necklace and a purple and yellow border drapes a figure out of frame, with a silver-framed altar behind and a steel bowl at the left edge. No people are visible in the frame.Close overhead photo of a pair of brass sandals or padukas placed on a red velvet cloth edged with green and gold trim and gold sequin paisley embroidery. The padukas are decorated with blue butterfly pea flowers, white jasmine-like blossoms, red ixora clusters, a pink adenium flower and green leaves. No people are visible; the padukas are objects of worship, shown as a padapuja offering.A photograph of a pair of wooden padukas, sandal-shaped footwear, placed on a red velvet cushion with gold sequin and zari embroidery and a green and gold border. The wooden sandals are decorated with white frangipani (plumeria) flowers with yellow centres, a yellow flower, small red ixora blossoms and green leaves, plus scattered flower petals and turmeric-like specks. Two carved wooden knobs with purple-and-white star-shaped flowers stand between the sandals. The setting is a tiled floor with a maroon cloth beneath. No people are visible.2024-06-18Close photograph of a pair of worn golden-brown wooden padukas (sandal-shaped footwear of a deity or guru) resting on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold sequins and pink and blue thread motifs. Red ixora flower blossoms and green leaves are arranged over and around the padukas, with more red flowers placed at their tips. At the top edge, a red cloth and a glimpse of gold ornament suggest an altar setting. No people are visible.Close-up photo of a pair of brass padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a bright green embroidered cloth with gold zari and pink and multicolour sequin borders. Orange-red ixora flower clusters lie across the centre, with green leaves and a few dark purple basil-like leaves tucked among them. Four white and lavender five-petalled flowers rest on the sandals. 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 golden wooden padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins, paisley motifs and a green border. The padukas are decorated with yellow and blue flowers, red ixora blossoms, a white flower cluster and green leaves, with two small round stones placed on the sandals. This is a guru padhuka puja offering arrangement; no people are visible.Top-down photo of a pair of wooden sandals (padukas) resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs. Yellow flowers. Two small grey-white stone objects and scattered pale yellow sequins or petals sit on the wood. The setting is a tiled floor with a purple mat. No people are visible.2024-11-06A photograph of a pair of wooden padukas, sandal-shaped footwear for a deity murti, placed on a bright green embroidered cloth with gold zari and pink sequin borders. Each sandal has a brown wooden sole with a central knob post and is decorated with white and lavender-purple star-shaped flowers. Red ixora-style flowers and green leaves rest between the sandals, and a yellow-and-gold border is visible at the top edge. No people are visible.2024-09-11