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Close overhead photo of a pair of wooden padukas, the sandal-shaped footwear used in Guru Padhuka Puja, resting on a green satin cloth edged with gold embroidery and a yellow sequined border. The padukas are decorated with red rose petals and white star-shaped flowers with purple centres, plus green leaves. Two round brass-toned knobs sit on the wooden base. No people are visible in the frame.

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A 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.2024-09-11A close overhead photo of a stone Shiva lingam resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs, edged with green and gold trim. The lingam is decorated with garlands of blue butterfly-pea flowers, white star-shaped flowers, red ixora blossoms and a pale trumpet flower, with a gold-edged green fabric below. No people are visible; the scene is a bare deity murti adorned with flower offerings, typical of a temple puja setting.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.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 gold-coloured metal padukas or sandal-shaped footwear-form placed on a maroon fabric woven with gold zari borders. Two round brass-toned knobs sit on the base, and the surface is decorated with white jasmine-like flowers, green leaves, a stem, and a pink-red flower in the centre. No people are visible.Close overhead photo of a pair of golden-brown wooden padukas (sandals) placed on a green cloth richly embroidered with gold sequins and pink and blue accents. The sandals are decorated with white and lavender-tinged flowers and surrounded by bright red-orange ixora blossoms, with a green leaf resting between them. No people are visible; the padukas stand in for the Guru's presence during Guru Padhuka Puja.2024-02-11A 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.Close overhead photo of a pair of gold sandals or padukas laid on a maroon silk cloth woven with gold brocade border. Fresh flowers are arranged on them: white jasmine blossoms, pink and magenta flowers, yellow blossoms with blue-purple butterfly pea petals, and green neem leaves. Two round brown seeds or nuts sit on the sole. The gold-striped cloth continues across the top of the frame. No people are visible. This is a floral padapuja arrangement on the padukas.A 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 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.2024-06-11A 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.A 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.2024-07-10