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A brass tray on a red cloth holds a heap of purple bougainvillea and red-orange flowers around two gold-colored padukas (sandal-shaped footwear) or small brass stands. Behind it sit a framed photo of a mountain peak under blue sky, an orange, bananas, a small brass bowl of red kumkum, and a white basket with lace cloth. Wooden letters spelling GRATITUDE and an orange and gold draped cloth appear in the background. 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 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.2025-03-29A 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.2025-07-19A photograph of a brass tray filled with pink and white bougainvillea petals arranged around two gold-coloured wooden padukas, the sandal-shaped foot-sandals used in ritual worship. The tray sits on a patterned cloth table. Behind it, a red sign with large cream letters reads GRATITUDE, beside a green and gold embroidered ribbon and a silver tray edge. No people are visible. The scene matches the page's padukas-focused Shivaratri observance, shown here as a floral offering.2026-02-08Overhead 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 round brass tray on a cloth with a gold-and-cream patterned border. On the tray sit two pairs of gold-painted wooden padukas (sandal-shaped footwear) arranged in a cross-like formation, covered with magenta and red bougainvillea blossoms and clusters of pink-white wax flowers. Two small gold-painted oil-lamp cups are placed among them. Gold and beaded embroidered fabric surrounds the tray. No people are visible.2026-03-23A top-down photograph of a brass tray holding a pair of golden sandal-style padukas, a ritual footwear object, scattered with pink bougainvillea petals and white jasmine-like flowers. The tray rests on a table draped with a gold and cream brocade cloth with a paisley border. Behind it, gold letters spelling GRATITUDE stand on a silver-toned shelf beside two small metal bowls, with a red cushion and an orange fabric at the lower edge. No people are visible.2025-06-30Overhead photo of a brass-gold ceremonial tray holding a pair of gold-painted wooden paduka sandals heaped with purple and coral-pink bougainvillea blossoms and small white flowers. Two small gold oil lamps sit among the flowers. The tray rests on a cream silk cloth with gold embroidery and a maroon satin surface below, with a pale crystal visible at the lower right. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be a padapuja offering of sandals adorned with flowers.2026-01-22A photograph taken from above of a round brass tray holding a pair of gold-coloured sandals. Two small gold-coloured cups sit among the flowers near the bottom of the tray. The tray rests on a cloth with gold embroidery and sequins, with a beaded cloth edge visible at the top right. No people are visible.2026-03-26A 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.2026-01-19Overhead photo of a round brass tray filled with pink and red bougainvillea petals arranged around two small brass oil lamps or diya cups. The tray has a gold-and-cream brocade border with a paisley pattern, set on an orange cloth, with gold embroidered fabric and a beaded ornament visible at the top edge. No people are visible; the scene is a floral offering arrangement for worship.2026-03-08A photograph taken from above of a round, ornate gold-toned tray containing a pair of gold sandal-shaped padukas, the foot-sandal emblems used in worship, partially covered with bright red bougainvillea blossoms and some white flower petals. The tray rests on a gold and cream brocade cloth with a red patterned border. In the lower foreground, white garland flowers, orange and green artificial blooms, and a gold lettered sign reading GOYAVE are visible. No people are visible.2026-02-27