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A close-up photograph of a pair of gilded metal sandal-shaped footwear (padukas) placed on an orange-gold silk cloth. The gold sandals have ridged bands, coin-fringed edges and textured soles, and are decorated with white roses, a yellow rose, purple flowers and small mounds of pink-red kumkum or sindoor powder. The arrangement suggests a ritual offering of paduka-style sandals adorned with flowers, set against a plain background with no people visible.

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Close-up photo of a pair of gold-toned metal sandal-shaped padukas placed on an orange paisley silk cloth. The padukas have hanging gold coin-chain ornaments along their edges and are scattered with fresh magenta rose petals, with a yellow rose lying between them. Two small pink-and-white sweet-like offerings sit on the sandals. No people are visible, and this appears to be a padapuja-style offering of sacred footwear.2024-10-19A photograph of a pair of gold-toned sandals, a padukas-style footwear set, resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold thread and crystal stones. Pink rose petals and a yellow rose are scattered over and around the sandals, and small pink-and-red sandalwood or kumkum paste marks sit on the raised knobs between the toes. A jeweled gold ornament lies at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2024-10-28A photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a gold and maroon silk cloth. Yellow and white rose petals are scattered over them, with a sprig of green tulsi-like leaves, two small round coins or discs, a red powder mark, and a silver ornament with a flower-like design on the right sandal. No people are visible. The padukas are placed as an offering for padapuja.2024-09-17Photograph of a pair of gold metallic sandal-style footwear (paduka) placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold zari and sequin paisley motifs. Decorative offerings are arranged on and around them: white and cream rose petals, a red rose, a bright green heart-shaped leaf, and two pink-and-white sweets or cut fruit pieces. A strand of white rhinestone-studded gold beaded garland hangs across the front. This appears to be a padapuja-style offering to sacred footwear. No people are visible in the frame.2024-10-28A photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a maroon cloth with gold brocade. Orange and pink rose petals are scattered over the sandals, with a pink rose blossom lying across them. A gold pendant set with white stones, red and green gems and pearl drops rests on the cloth in front. The sandals are offered as a padapuja token, a ritual honouring the feet of a guru. No people are visible in the frame.2024-12-28Close photo of a ritual padukas (sandal-shaped footwear) pair on a golden brocade cloth, placed as an offering. The gold-toned wooden padukas are decorated with yellow and purple chrysanthemums and pink rose petals, with two small knob-handled posts between them. On the right stands a small potted miniature tree with pale flowers and a small golden cushion with red and green accents on a tiny stool. No people are visible; the setting suggests a padapuja-style offering to a guru's footwear.2024-10-20A close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned sandals or padukas placed on a golden embroidered silk cloth. Flowers are arranged around them: a bright pink rose, a yellow chrysanthemum, purple and pink blooms. A small silver box with a crystal or jewelled lid sits at the right, and a tiny potted plant with white blossoms sits at the left. No people are visible. This appears to be a padapuja-style offering of flowers to sacred footwear.2024-10-20A 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.2026-01-01Overhead photo of a brass tray holding a pair of wooden sandals or padukas decorated with yellow and white flower petals, red and gold satin garlands strung with white pearl beads, and two small brass oil lamps placed between them. A white plumeria flower sits at the upper left of the tray, and a red ribbon hangs at the right edge. The tray has an engraved floral border and sits on a wooden surface. No people are visible.A close-up photograph of a ceremonial offering on a gold and magenta brocade cloth. Pale pink roses and loose rose petals are arranged around a gilded, ribbed wooden platform holding a pair of gold-colored sandals or padukas. Small gold-toned discs, a silver-toned tray with an engraved om symbol, and a miniature silver-and-green bejewelled plant ornament sit at the edges. No people are visible; the scene shows a padapuja-style offering of flowers and footwear.2024-09-17Close overhead photo of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal sandals or padukas placed on a yellow silk cloth with a silver-brocade border. Scattered pink and red rose petals, a red rose, a green leaf, and a jewelled ornament with pink stones lie among them, along with a small silver-toned ornament. The setting is a red patterned carpet with a gold-colored object at the top edge. No people are visible.2024-05-07Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden sandal-shaped padukas on a gold and magenta cloth, scattered with white and pale yellow rose petals. Red kumkum powder marks sit on the bases, and a small decorative plant arrangement with crystal-like stones and a jeweled gold ornament rest nearby. No people are visible; the scene suggests a padapuja offering arrangement.2024-10-01